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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.32, 1,049.02 and 266.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.32, 1,049.02 and 266.51 is: 399.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.32 : 1,049.02 = 266.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.32/1,049.02 = 266.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.32x = 1,049.02 × 266.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.32x = 279,572.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,572.99/699.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.78

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