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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.79, 1,048.17 and 211.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.79, 1,048.17 and 211.80 is: 317.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.79 : 1,048.17 = 211.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.79/1,048.17 = 211.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.79x = 1,048.17 × 211.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.79x = 222,002.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,002.41/698.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.70

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