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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.22, 1,046.25 and 265.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.22, 1,046.25 and 265.14 is: 397.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.22 : 1,046.25 = 265.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.22/1,046.25 = 265.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.22x = 1,046.25 × 265.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.22x = 277,402.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,402.73/698.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.30

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