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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.59, 1,049.85 and 266.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.59, 1,049.85 and 266.73 is: 400.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.59 : 1,049.85 = 266.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.59/1,049.85 = 266.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.59x = 1,049.85 × 266.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.59x = 280,026.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,026.49/699.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.28

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