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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.94, 1,048.42 and 211.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.94, 1,048.42 and 211.99 is: 317.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.94 : 1,048.42 = 211.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.94/1,048.42 = 211.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.94x = 1,048.42 × 211.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.94x = 222,256.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,256.52/698.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.99

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