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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.72, 1,047.28 and 265.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.72, 1,047.28 and 265.44 is: 397.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.72 : 1,047.28 = 265.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.72/1,047.28 = 265.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.72x = 1,047.28 × 265.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.72x = 277,990.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,990.00/698.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.86

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