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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.52, 1,047.84 and 266.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.52, 1,047.84 and 266.04 is: 399.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.52 : 1,047.84 = 266.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.52/1,047.84 = 266.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.52x = 1,047.84 × 266.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.52x = 278,767.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,767.35/698.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.08

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