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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.16, 1,047.06 and 211.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.16, 1,047.06 and 211.08 is: 316.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.16 : 1,047.06 = 211.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.16/1,047.06 = 211.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.16x = 1,047.06 × 211.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.16x = 221,013.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,013.42/698.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.57

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