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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.94, 1,049.84 and 213

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.94, 1,049.84 and 213 is: 319.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.94 : 1,049.84 = 213 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.94/1,049.84 = 213/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.94x = 1,049.84 × 213
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.94x = 223,615.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,615.92/699.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.48

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