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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.23, 1,036.12 and 343.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.23, 1,036.12 and 343.47 is: 515.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.23 : 1,036.12 = 343.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.23/1,036.12 = 343.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.23x = 1,036.12 × 343.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.23x = 355,879.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,879.93/690.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.59

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