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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.84, 1,048.24 and 266.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.84, 1,048.24 and 266.04 is: 399.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.84 : 1,048.24 = 266.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.84/1,048.24 = 266.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.84x = 1,048.24 × 266.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.84x = 278,873.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,873.77/698.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.05

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