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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.04, 1,046.61 and 210.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.04, 1,046.61 and 210.96 is: 316.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.04 : 1,046.61 = 210.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.04/1,046.61 = 210.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.04x = 1,046.61 × 210.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.04x = 220,792.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,792.85/698.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.30

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