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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.76, 1,048.14 and 266.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.76, 1,048.14 and 266.22 is: 399.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.76 : 1,048.14 = 266.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.76/1,048.14 = 266.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.76x = 1,048.14 × 266.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.76x = 279,035.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,035.83/698.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.33

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