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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.10, 1,048.69 and 266.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.10, 1,048.69 and 266.25 is: 399.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.10 : 1,048.69 = 266.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.10/1,048.69 = 266.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.10x = 1,048.69 × 266.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.10x = 279,213.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,213.71/699.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.39

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