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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.98, 1,047.06 and 259.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.98, 1,047.06 and 259.23 is: 388.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.98 : 1,047.06 = 259.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.98/1,047.06 = 259.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.98x = 1,047.06 × 259.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.98x = 271,429.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,429.36/697.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.88

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