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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.99, 1,039.27 and 230.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.99, 1,039.27 and 230.66 is: 345.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.99 : 1,039.27 = 230.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.99/1,039.27 = 230.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.99x = 1,039.27 × 230.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.99x = 239,717.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,717.76/692.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.92

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