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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.64, 1,047.90 and 265.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.64, 1,047.90 and 265.78 is: 398.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.64 : 1,047.90 = 265.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.64/1,047.90 = 265.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.64x = 1,047.90 × 265.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.64x = 278,510.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,510.86/698.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.65

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