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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.76, 1,039.07 and 230.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.76, 1,039.07 and 230.54 is: 345.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.76 : 1,039.07 = 230.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.76/1,039.07 = 230.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.76x = 1,039.07 × 230.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.76x = 239,540.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,540.85/692.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.78

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