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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.25, 1,047.41 and 211.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.25, 1,047.41 and 211.26 is: 316.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.25 : 1,047.41 = 211.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.25/1,047.41 = 211.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.25x = 1,047.41 × 211.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.25x = 221,273.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,273.01/698.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.90

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