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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.67, 1,039.07 and 230.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.67, 1,039.07 and 230.49 is: 345.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.67 : 1,039.07 = 230.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.67/1,039.07 = 230.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.67x = 1,039.07 × 230.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.67x = 239,495.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,495.24/692.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.76

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