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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.76, 1,039.12 and 236.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.76, 1,039.12 and 236.76 is: 355.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.76 : 1,039.12 = 236.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.76/1,039.12 = 236.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.76x = 1,039.12 × 236.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.76x = 246,022.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,022.05/692.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.13

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