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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.15, 1,046.88 and 265.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.15, 1,046.88 and 265.34 is: 397.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.15 : 1,046.88 = 265.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.15/1,046.88 = 265.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.15x = 1,046.88 × 265.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.15x = 277,779.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,779.14/698.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.88

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