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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.88, 1,047.52 and 265.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.88, 1,047.52 and 265.76 is: 398.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.88 : 1,047.52 = 265.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.88/1,047.52 = 265.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.88x = 1,047.52 × 265.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.88x = 278,388.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,388.92/698.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.34

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