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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.13, 1,048.92 and 212.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.13, 1,048.92 and 212.18 is: 318.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.13 : 1,048.92 = 212.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.13/1,048.92 = 212.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.13x = 1,048.92 × 212.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.13x = 222,555.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,555.12/699.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.33

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