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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.74, 1,037.88 and 229.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.74, 1,037.88 and 229.68 is: 344.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.74 : 1,037.88 = 229.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.74/1,037.88 = 229.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.74x = 1,037.88 × 229.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.74x = 238,380.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,380.28/691.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.61

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