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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.77, 1,047.52 and 265.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.77, 1,047.52 and 265.62 is: 398.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.77 : 1,047.52 = 265.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.77/1,047.52 = 265.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.77x = 1,047.52 × 265.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.77x = 278,242.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,242.26/698.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.19

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