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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.33, 1,047.54 and 211.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.33, 1,047.54 and 211.42 is: 317.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.33 : 1,047.54 = 211.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.33/1,047.54 = 211.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.33x = 1,047.54 × 211.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.33x = 221,465.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,465.67/698.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.14

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