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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.93, 1,049.27 and 266.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.93, 1,049.27 and 266.78 is: 399.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.93 : 1,049.27 = 266.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.93/1,049.27 = 266.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.93x = 1,049.27 × 266.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.93x = 279,924.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,924.25/699.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.93

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