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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.35, 1,048.34 and 260.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.35, 1,048.34 and 260.28 is: 390.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.35 : 1,048.34 = 260.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.35/1,048.34 = 260.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.35x = 1,048.34 × 260.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.35x = 272,862.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,862.59/699.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.17

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