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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.13, 1,047.16 and 265.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.13, 1,047.16 and 265.25 is: 397.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.13 : 1,047.16 = 265.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.13/1,047.16 = 265.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.13x = 1,047.16 × 265.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.13x = 277,759.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,759.19/698.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.86

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