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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.40, 1,048.02 and 259.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.40, 1,048.02 and 259.58 is: 389.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.40 : 1,048.02 = 259.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.40/1,048.02 = 259.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.40x = 1,048.02 × 259.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.40x = 272,041.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,041.76/698.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.52

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