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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.68, 1,048.16 and 259.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.68, 1,048.16 and 259.93 is: 389.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.68 : 1,048.16 = 259.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.68/1,048.16 = 259.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.68x = 1,048.16 × 259.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.68x = 272,448.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,448.23/698.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.95

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