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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.70, 1,048.21 and 211.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.70, 1,048.21 and 211.79 is: 317.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.70 : 1,048.21 = 211.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.70/1,048.21 = 211.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.70x = 1,048.21 × 211.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.70x = 221,999.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,999.34/698.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.73

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