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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.89, 1,048.01 and 259.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.89, 1,048.01 and 259.84 is: 389.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.89 : 1,048.01 = 259.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.89/1,048.01 = 259.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.89x = 1,048.01 × 259.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.89x = 272,309.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,309.68/698.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.63

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