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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.32, 1,047.54 and 259.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.32, 1,047.54 and 259.44 is: 389.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.32 : 1,047.54 = 259.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.32/1,047.54 = 259.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.32x = 1,047.54 × 259.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.32x = 271,773.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,773.78/698.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.18

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