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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.96, 1,048.39 and 212.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.96, 1,048.39 and 212.02 is: 318.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.96 : 1,048.39 = 212.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.96/1,048.39 = 212.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.96x = 1,048.39 × 212.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.96x = 222,276.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,276.50/698.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.01

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