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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.51, 1,047.09 and 259.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.51, 1,047.09 and 259.64 is: 389.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.51 : 1,047.09 = 259.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.51/1,047.09 = 259.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.51x = 1,047.09 × 259.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.51x = 271,866.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,866.11/698.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.21

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