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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.59, 1,037.46 and 229.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.59, 1,037.46 and 229.41 is: 344.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.59 : 1,037.46 = 229.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.59/1,037.46 = 229.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.59x = 1,037.46 × 229.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.59x = 238,003.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,003.70/691.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.14

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