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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.95, 1,047.06 and 211.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.95, 1,047.06 and 211.01 is: 316.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.95 : 1,047.06 = 211.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.95/1,047.06 = 211.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.95x = 1,047.06 × 211.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.95x = 220,934.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,934.90/697.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.55

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