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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.11, 1,046.80 and 259.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.11, 1,046.80 and 259.32 is: 388.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.11 : 1,046.80 = 259.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.11/1,046.80 = 259.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.11x = 1,046.80 × 259.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.11x = 271,456.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,456.18/698.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.84

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