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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.94, 1,039.15 and 230.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.94, 1,039.15 and 230.61 is: 345.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.94 : 1,039.15 = 230.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.94/1,039.15 = 230.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.94x = 1,039.15 × 230.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.94x = 239,638.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,638.38/692.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.83

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