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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.64, 1,047.96 and 211.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.64, 1,047.96 and 211.74 is: 317.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.64 : 1,047.96 = 211.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.64/1,047.96 = 211.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.64x = 1,047.96 × 211.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.64x = 221,895.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,895.05/698.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.61

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