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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.87, 1,038.96 and 230.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.87, 1,038.96 and 230.49 is: 345.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.87 : 1,038.96 = 230.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.87/1,038.96 = 230.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.87x = 1,038.96 × 230.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.87x = 239,465.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,465.13/692.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.61

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