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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.40, 1,048.71 and 266.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.40, 1,048.71 and 266.38 is: 399.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.40 : 1,048.71 = 266.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.40/1,048.71 = 266.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.40x = 1,048.71 × 266.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.40x = 279,355.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,355.37/699.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.42

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