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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.96, 1,047.02 and 211.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.96, 1,047.02 and 211.04 is: 316.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.96 : 1,047.02 = 211.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.96/1,047.02 = 211.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.96x = 1,047.02 × 211.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.96x = 220,963.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,963.10/697.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.58

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