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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.35, 1,047.82 and 265.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.35, 1,047.82 and 265.81 is: 398.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.35 : 1,047.82 = 265.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.35/1,047.82 = 265.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.35x = 1,047.82 × 265.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.35x = 278,517.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,517.75/698.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.82

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