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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.04, 1,047.48 and 265.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.04, 1,047.48 and 265.56 is: 398.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.04 : 1,047.48 = 265.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.04/1,047.48 = 265.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.04x = 1,047.48 × 265.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.04x = 278,168.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,168.79/698.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.50

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