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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.88, 1,048.22 and 265.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.88, 1,048.22 and 265.94 is: 398.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.88 : 1,048.22 = 265.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.88/1,048.22 = 265.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.88x = 1,048.22 × 265.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.88x = 278,763.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,763.63/698.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.87

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