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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.02, 1,048.14 and 266

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.02, 1,048.14 and 266 is: 398.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.02 : 1,048.14 = 266 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.02/1,048.14 = 266/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.02x = 1,048.14 × 266
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.02x = 278,805.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,805.24/699.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.85

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