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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.45, 1,047.83 and 211.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.45, 1,047.83 and 211.54 is: 317.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.45 : 1,047.83 = 211.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.45/1,047.83 = 211.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.45x = 1,047.83 × 211.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.45x = 221,658.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,658.76/698.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.36

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