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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.65, 1,039.10 and 230.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.65, 1,039.10 and 230.39 is: 345.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.65 : 1,039.10 = 230.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.65/1,039.10 = 230.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.65x = 1,039.10 × 230.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.65x = 239,394.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,394.82/692.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.62

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