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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.84, 1,048.40 and 265.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.84, 1,048.40 and 265.96 is: 398.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.84 : 1,048.40 = 265.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.84/1,048.40 = 265.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.84x = 1,048.40 × 265.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.84x = 278,831.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,831.13/698.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.99

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