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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.11, 1,047.17 and 211.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.11, 1,047.17 and 211.17 is: 316.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.11 : 1,047.17 = 211.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.11/1,047.17 = 211.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.11x = 1,047.17 × 211.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.11x = 221,125.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,125.92/698.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.75

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