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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.96, 1,048.75 and 266.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.96, 1,048.75 and 266.02 is: 399.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.96 : 1,048.75 = 266.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.96/1,048.75 = 266.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.96x = 1,048.75 × 266.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.96x = 278,985.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,985.19/698.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.14

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