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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.62, 1,040.57 and 231.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.62, 1,040.57 and 231.37 is: 347.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.62 : 1,040.57 = 231.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.62/1,040.57 = 231.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.62x = 1,040.57 × 231.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.62x = 240,756.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,756.68/693.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.10

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