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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.59, 1,047.23 and 259.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.59, 1,047.23 and 259.73 is: 389.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.59 : 1,047.23 = 259.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.59/1,047.23 = 259.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.59x = 1,047.23 × 259.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.59x = 271,998.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,998.36/698.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.36

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