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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.60, 1,048.44 and 265.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.60, 1,048.44 and 265.88 is: 399.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.60 : 1,048.44 = 265.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.60/1,048.44 = 265.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.60x = 1,048.44 × 265.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.60x = 278,759.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,759.23/698.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.03

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