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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.77, 1,036.20 and 228.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.77, 1,036.20 and 228.53 is: 342.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.77 : 1,036.20 = 228.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.77/1,036.20 = 228.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.77x = 1,036.20 × 228.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.77x = 236,802.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,802.79/690.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.81

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