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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.55, 1,049.33 and 212.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.55, 1,049.33 and 212.61 is: 318.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.55 : 1,049.33 = 212.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.55/1,049.33 = 212.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.55x = 1,049.33 × 212.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.55x = 223,091.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,091.74/699.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.91

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