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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.61, 1,048.10 and 265.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.61, 1,048.10 and 265.53 is: 398.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.61 : 1,048.10 = 265.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.61/1,048.10 = 265.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.61x = 1,048.10 × 265.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.61x = 278,300.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,300.67/698.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.36

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