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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.94, 1,047.05 and 211.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.94, 1,047.05 and 211.03 is: 316.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.94 : 1,047.05 = 211.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.94/1,047.05 = 211.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.94x = 1,047.05 × 211.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.94x = 220,952.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,952.67/697.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.58

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