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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.37, 1,047.40 and 211.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.37, 1,047.40 and 211.30 is: 316.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.37 : 1,047.40 = 211.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.37/1,047.40 = 211.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.37x = 1,047.40 × 211.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.37x = 221,315.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,315.62/698.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.90

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