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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.78, 1,048.07 and 211.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.78, 1,048.07 and 211.70 is: 317.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.78 : 1,048.07 = 211.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.78/1,048.07 = 211.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.78x = 1,048.07 × 211.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.78x = 221,879.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,879.57/698.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.52

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