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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.65, 1,048.86 and 266.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.65, 1,048.86 and 266.52 is: 399.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.65 : 1,048.86 = 266.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.65/1,048.86 = 266.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.65x = 1,048.86 × 266.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.65x = 279,542.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,542.17/699.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.55

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