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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.84, 1,039.12 and 230.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.84, 1,039.12 and 230.61 is: 345.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.84 : 1,039.12 = 230.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.84/1,039.12 = 230.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.84x = 1,039.12 × 230.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.84x = 239,630.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,630.89/692.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.87

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