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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.49, 1,047.42 and 265.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.49, 1,047.42 and 265.50 is: 398.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.49 : 1,047.42 = 265.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.49/1,047.42 = 265.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.49x = 1,047.42 × 265.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.49x = 278,090.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,090.01/698.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.13

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