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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691, 1,036.64 and 228.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691, 1,036.64 and 228.92 is: 343.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691 : 1,036.64 = 228.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691/1,036.64 = 228.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691x = 1,036.64 × 228.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691x = 237,307.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,307.63/691
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.43

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