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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.08, 1,047.20 and 259.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.08, 1,047.20 and 259.36 is: 389.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.08 : 1,047.20 = 259.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.08/1,047.20 = 259.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.08x = 1,047.20 × 259.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.08x = 271,601.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,601.79/698.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.07

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