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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.99, 1,036.56 and 229.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.99, 1,036.56 and 229.06 is: 343.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.99 : 1,036.56 = 229.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.99/1,036.56 = 229.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.99x = 1,036.56 × 229.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.99x = 237,436.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,436.59/690.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.62

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