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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.09, 1,037.86 and 345.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.09, 1,037.86 and 345.30 is: 517.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.09 : 1,037.86 = 345.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.09/1,037.86 = 345.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.09x = 1,037.86 × 345.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.09x = 358,373.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,373.06/692.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.81

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