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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.74, 1,047.93 and 265.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.74, 1,047.93 and 265.66 is: 398.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.74 : 1,047.93 = 265.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.74/1,047.93 = 265.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.74x = 1,047.93 × 265.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.74x = 278,393.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,393.08/698.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.42

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