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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.82, 1,039.37 and 346.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.82, 1,039.37 and 346.23 is: 519.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.82 : 1,039.37 = 346.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.82/1,039.37 = 346.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.82x = 1,039.37 × 346.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.82x = 359,859.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,859.34/692.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.41

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