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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.30, 1,047.55 and 211.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.30, 1,047.55 and 211.39 is: 317.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.30 : 1,047.55 = 211.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.30/1,047.55 = 211.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.30x = 1,047.55 × 211.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.30x = 221,441.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,441.59/698.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.12

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