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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699, 1,048.61 and 212.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699, 1,048.61 and 212.01 is: 318.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699 : 1,048.61 = 212.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699/1,048.61 = 212.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699x = 1,048.61 × 212.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699x = 222,315.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,315.81/699
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.05

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