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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.70, 1,039.23 and 230.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.70, 1,039.23 and 230.55 is: 345.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.70 : 1,039.23 = 230.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.70/1,039.23 = 230.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.70x = 1,039.23 × 230.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.70x = 239,594.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,594.48/692.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.88

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