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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.56, 1,040.48 and 231.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.56, 1,040.48 and 231.47 is: 347.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.56 : 1,040.48 = 231.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.56/1,040.48 = 231.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.56x = 1,040.48 × 231.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.56x = 240,833.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,833.55/693.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.25

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