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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.12, 1,048.72 and 266.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.12, 1,048.72 and 266.16 is: 399.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.12 : 1,048.72 = 266.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.12/1,048.72 = 266.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.12x = 1,048.72 × 266.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.12x = 279,127.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,127.32/699.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.26

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