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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.07, 1,047.14 and 265.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.07, 1,047.14 and 265.26 is: 397.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.07 : 1,047.14 = 265.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.07/1,047.14 = 265.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.07x = 1,047.14 × 265.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.07x = 277,764.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,764.36/698.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.90

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