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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.33, 1,047.59 and 211.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.33, 1,047.59 and 211.30 is: 316.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.33 : 1,047.59 = 211.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.33/1,047.59 = 211.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.33x = 1,047.59 × 211.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.33x = 221,355.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,355.77/698.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.98

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