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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.39, 1,039.56 and 230.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.39, 1,039.56 and 230.89 is: 346.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.39 : 1,039.56 = 230.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.39/1,039.56 = 230.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.39x = 1,039.56 × 230.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.39x = 240,024.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,024.01/693.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.16

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