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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.84, 1,048.67 and 260.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.84, 1,048.67 and 260.40 is: 390.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.84 : 1,048.67 = 260.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.84/1,048.67 = 260.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.84x = 1,048.67 × 260.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.84x = 273,072.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,072.37/698.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.75

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