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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.86, 1,048.38 and 265.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.86, 1,048.38 and 265.96 is: 398.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.86 : 1,048.38 = 265.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.86/1,048.38 = 265.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.86x = 1,048.38 × 265.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.86x = 278,827.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,827.14/698.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.97

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