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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.31, 1,047.63 and 211.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.31, 1,047.63 and 211.33 is: 317.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.31 : 1,047.63 = 211.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.31/1,047.63 = 211.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.31x = 1,047.63 × 211.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.31x = 221,395.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,395.65/698.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.04

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