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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.76, 1,038.35 and 230.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.76, 1,038.35 and 230.43 is: 345.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.76 : 1,038.35 = 230.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.76/1,038.35 = 230.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.76x = 1,038.35 × 230.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.76x = 239,265.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,265.62/692.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.38

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