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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.09, 1,049.10 and 266.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.09, 1,049.10 and 266.23 is: 399.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.09 : 1,049.10 = 266.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.09/1,049.10 = 266.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.09x = 1,049.10 × 266.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.09x = 279,301.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,301.89/699.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.52

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