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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.48, 1,047.87 and 265.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.48, 1,047.87 and 265.64 is: 398.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.48 : 1,047.87 = 265.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.48/1,047.87 = 265.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.48x = 1,047.87 × 265.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.48x = 278,356.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,356.19/698.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.52

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