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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.67, 1,047.84 and 211.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.67, 1,047.84 and 211.59 is: 317.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.67 : 1,047.84 = 211.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.67/1,047.84 = 211.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.67x = 1,047.84 × 211.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.67x = 221,712.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,712.47/698.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.34

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