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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.78, 1,036.08 and 228.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.78, 1,036.08 and 228.54 is: 342.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.78 : 1,036.08 = 228.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.78/1,036.08 = 228.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.78x = 1,036.08 × 228.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.78x = 236,785.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,785.72/690.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.78

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