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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.50, 1,048.07 and 265.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.50, 1,048.07 and 265.62 is: 398.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.50 : 1,048.07 = 265.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.50/1,048.07 = 265.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.50x = 1,048.07 × 265.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.50x = 278,388.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,388.35/698.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.55

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