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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.76, 1,036.12 and 234.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.76, 1,036.12 and 234.76 is: 352.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.76 : 1,036.12 = 234.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.76/1,036.12 = 234.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.76x = 1,036.12 × 234.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.76x = 243,239.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,239.53/690.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.13

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