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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.62, 1,039.03 and 230.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.62, 1,039.03 and 230.41 is: 345.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.62 : 1,039.03 = 230.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.62/1,039.03 = 230.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.62x = 1,039.03 × 230.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.62x = 239,403.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,403.63/692.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.65

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