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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.22, 1,046.52 and 264.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.22, 1,046.52 and 264.96 is: 397.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.22 : 1,046.52 = 264.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.22/1,046.52 = 264.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.22x = 1,046.52 × 264.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.22x = 277,285.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,285.94/698.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.13

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