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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.62, 1,040.44 and 231.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.62, 1,040.44 and 231.42 is: 347.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.62 : 1,040.44 = 231.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.62/1,040.44 = 231.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.62x = 1,040.44 × 231.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.62x = 240,778.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,778.62/693.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.13

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