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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.78, 1,037.29 and 229.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.78, 1,037.29 and 229.44 is: 344.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.78 : 1,037.29 = 229.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.78/1,037.29 = 229.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.78x = 1,037.29 × 229.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.78x = 237,990.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,990.69/691.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.03

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