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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.09, 1,039.52 and 230.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.09, 1,039.52 and 230.87 is: 346.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.09 : 1,039.52 = 230.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.09/1,039.52 = 230.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.09x = 1,039.52 × 230.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.09x = 239,992.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,992.83/693.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.27

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