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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.42, 1,047.47 and 211.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.42, 1,047.47 and 211.34 is: 316.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.42 : 1,047.47 = 211.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.42/1,047.47 = 211.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.42x = 1,047.47 × 211.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.42x = 221,366.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,366.02/698.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.95

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