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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.58, 1,048.96 and 266.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.58, 1,048.96 and 266.50 is: 399.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.58 : 1,048.96 = 266.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.58/1,048.96 = 266.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.58x = 1,048.96 × 266.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.58x = 279,547.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,547.84/699.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.59

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