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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.56, 1,049.78 and 266.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.56, 1,049.78 and 266.68 is: 400.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.56 : 1,049.78 = 266.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.56/1,049.78 = 266.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.56x = 1,049.78 × 266.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.56x = 279,955.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,955.33/699.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.19

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