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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.09, 1,046.95 and 211.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.09, 1,046.95 and 211.09 is: 316.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.09 : 1,046.95 = 211.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.09/1,046.95 = 211.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.09x = 1,046.95 × 211.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.09x = 221,000.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,000.68/698.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.58

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