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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.82, 1,039.23 and 230.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.82, 1,039.23 and 230.63 is: 345.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.82 : 1,039.23 = 230.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.82/1,039.23 = 230.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.82x = 1,039.23 × 230.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.82x = 239,672.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,672.42/692.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.94

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