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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.82, 1,049.68 and 266.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.82, 1,049.68 and 266.96 is: 400.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.82 : 1,049.68 = 266.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.82/1,049.68 = 266.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.82x = 1,049.68 × 266.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.82x = 280,222.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,222.57/699.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.42

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