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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.13, 1,047.20 and 265.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.13, 1,047.20 and 265.05 is: 397.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.13 : 1,047.20 = 265.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.13/1,047.20 = 265.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.13x = 1,047.20 × 265.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.13x = 277,559.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,559.03/698.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.58

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