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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.61, 1,046.84 and 259.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.61, 1,046.84 and 259.18 is: 388.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.61 : 1,046.84 = 259.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.61/1,046.84 = 259.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.61x = 1,046.84 × 259.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.61x = 271,323.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,323.42/697.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.93

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