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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.56, 1,048.28 and 265.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.56, 1,048.28 and 265.68 is: 398.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.56 : 1,048.28 = 265.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.56/1,048.28 = 265.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.56x = 1,048.28 × 265.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.56x = 278,507.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,507.03/698.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.69

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