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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.88, 1,049.84 and 212.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.88, 1,049.84 and 212.88 is: 319.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.88 : 1,049.84 = 212.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.88/1,049.84 = 212.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.88x = 1,049.84 × 212.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.88x = 223,489.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,489.94/699.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.33

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