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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.09, 1,047.29 and 265.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.09, 1,047.29 and 265.25 is: 397.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.09 : 1,047.29 = 265.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.09/1,047.29 = 265.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.09x = 1,047.29 × 265.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.09x = 277,793.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,793.67/698.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.93

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