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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.02, 1,046.94 and 211.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.02, 1,046.94 and 211.12 is: 316.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.02 : 1,046.94 = 211.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.02/1,046.94 = 211.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.02x = 1,046.94 × 211.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.02x = 221,029.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,029.97/698.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.65

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