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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.52, 1,047.64 and 211.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.52, 1,047.64 and 211.56 is: 317.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.52 : 1,047.64 = 211.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.52/1,047.64 = 211.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.52x = 1,047.64 × 211.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.52x = 221,638.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,638.72/698.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.30

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