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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.07, 1,036.39 and 228.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.07, 1,036.39 and 228.74 is: 343.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.07 : 1,036.39 = 228.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.07/1,036.39 = 228.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.07x = 1,036.39 × 228.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.07x = 237,062.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,062.70/691.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.04

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