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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.75, 1,048.16 and 211.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.75, 1,048.16 and 211.76 is: 317.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.75 : 1,048.16 = 211.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.75/1,048.16 = 211.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.75x = 1,048.16 × 211.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.75x = 221,957.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,957.30/698.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.65

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