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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.76, 1,048.07 and 211.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.76, 1,048.07 and 211.82 is: 317.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.76 : 1,048.07 = 211.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.76/1,048.07 = 211.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.76x = 1,048.07 × 211.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.76x = 221,997.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,997.48/698.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.70

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