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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.62, 1,049.73 and 266.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.62, 1,049.73 and 266.67 is: 400.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.62 : 1,049.73 = 266.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.62/1,049.73 = 266.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.62x = 1,049.73 × 266.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.62x = 279,931.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,931.50/699.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.12

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