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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.71, 1,039.15 and 230.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.71, 1,039.15 and 230.54 is: 345.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.71 : 1,039.15 = 230.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.71/1,039.15 = 230.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.71x = 1,039.15 × 230.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.71x = 239,565.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,565.64/692.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.84

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