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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.85, 1,047.63 and 265.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.85, 1,047.63 and 265.71 is: 398.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.85 : 1,047.63 = 265.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.85/1,047.63 = 265.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.85x = 1,047.63 × 265.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.85x = 278,365.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,365.77/698.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.32

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