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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.13, 1,048.47 and 212.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.13, 1,048.47 and 212.05 is: 318.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.13 : 1,048.47 = 212.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.13/1,048.47 = 212.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.13x = 1,048.47 × 212.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.13x = 222,328.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,328.06/699.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.01

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