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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.42, 1,049.14 and 212.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.42, 1,049.14 and 212.47 is: 318.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.42 : 1,049.14 = 212.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.42/1,049.14 = 212.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.42x = 1,049.14 × 212.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.42x = 222,910.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,910.78/699.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.71

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