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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.48, 1,047.78 and 211.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.48, 1,047.78 and 211.57 is: 317.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.48 : 1,047.78 = 211.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.48/1,047.78 = 211.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.48x = 1,047.78 × 211.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.48x = 221,679.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,679.33/698.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.37

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