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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.84, 1,048.30 and 266.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.84, 1,048.30 and 266.52 is: 399.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.84 : 1,048.30 = 266.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.84/1,048.30 = 266.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.84x = 1,048.30 × 266.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.84x = 279,392.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,392.92/698.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.80

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