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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.13, 1,048.55 and 260.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.13, 1,048.55 and 260.28 is: 390.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.13 : 1,048.55 = 260.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.13/1,048.55 = 260.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.13x = 1,048.55 × 260.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.13x = 272,915.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,915.29/699.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.36

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