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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.01, 1,047.09 and 210.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.01, 1,047.09 and 210.99 is: 316.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.01 : 1,047.09 = 210.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.01/1,047.09 = 210.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.01x = 1,047.09 × 210.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.01x = 220,925.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,925.52/698.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.51

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