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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.94, 1,048.29 and 260.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.94, 1,048.29 and 260.40 is: 390.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.94 : 1,048.29 = 260.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.94/1,048.29 = 260.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.94x = 1,048.29 × 260.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.94x = 272,974.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,974.72/698.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.56

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