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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.69, 1,036.07 and 228.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.69, 1,036.07 and 228.52 is: 342.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.69 : 1,036.07 = 228.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.69/1,036.07 = 228.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.69x = 1,036.07 × 228.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.69x = 236,765.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,765.01/690.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.79

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