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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.08, 1,047.05 and 211.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.08, 1,047.05 and 211.14 is: 316.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.08 : 1,047.05 = 211.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.08/1,047.05 = 211.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.08x = 1,047.05 × 211.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.08x = 221,074.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,074.14/698.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.69

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