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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.04, 1,047.58 and 259.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.04, 1,047.58 and 259.69 is: 389.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.04 : 1,047.58 = 259.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.04/1,047.58 = 259.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.04x = 1,047.58 × 259.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.04x = 272,046.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,046.05/698.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.73

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