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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.91, 1,048.37 and 211.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.91, 1,048.37 and 211.96 is: 317.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.91 : 1,048.37 = 211.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.91/1,048.37 = 211.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.91x = 1,048.37 × 211.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.91x = 222,212.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,212.51/698.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.94

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