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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.29, 1,047.51 and 259.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.29, 1,047.51 and 259.65 is: 389.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.29 : 1,047.51 = 259.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.29/1,047.51 = 259.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.29x = 1,047.51 × 259.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.29x = 271,985.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,985.97/698.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.50

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