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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.94, 1,038.87 and 346.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.94, 1,038.87 and 346.10 is: 518.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.94 : 1,038.87 = 346.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.94/1,038.87 = 346.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.94x = 1,038.87 × 346.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.94x = 359,545.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,545.98/692.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.87

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