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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.82, 1,047.90 and 259.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.82, 1,047.90 and 259.92 is: 389.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.82 : 1,047.90 = 259.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.82/1,047.90 = 259.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.82x = 1,047.90 × 259.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.82x = 272,370.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,370.17/698.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.76

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