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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.45, 1,038.77 and 223.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.45, 1,038.77 and 223.76 is: 335.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.45 : 1,038.77 = 223.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.45/1,038.77 = 223.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.45x = 1,038.77 × 223.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.45x = 232,438.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,438.61/692.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.68

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