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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.94, 1,048.44 and 266.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.94, 1,048.44 and 266.13 is: 399.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.94 : 1,048.44 = 266.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.94/1,048.44 = 266.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.94x = 1,048.44 × 266.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.94x = 279,021.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,021.34/698.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.21

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