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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.95, 1,048.22 and 266.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.95, 1,048.22 and 266.01 is: 398.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.95 : 1,048.22 = 266.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.95/1,048.22 = 266.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.95x = 1,048.22 × 266.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.95x = 278,837.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,837.00/698.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.94

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