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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.08, 1,048.27 and 266.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.08, 1,048.27 and 266.14 is: 399.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.08 : 1,048.27 = 266.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.08/1,048.27 = 266.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.08x = 1,048.27 × 266.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.08x = 278,986.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,986.58/699.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.08

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