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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.91, 1,039.50 and 230.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.91, 1,039.50 and 230.64 is: 346.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.91 : 1,039.50 = 230.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.91/1,039.50 = 230.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.91x = 1,039.50 × 230.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.91x = 239,750.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,750.28/692.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.00

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