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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.86, 1,049.97 and 266.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.86, 1,049.97 and 266.78 is: 400.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.86 : 1,049.97 = 266.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.86/1,049.97 = 266.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.86x = 1,049.97 × 266.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.86x = 280,111.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,111.00/699.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.24

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