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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.75, 1,040.64 and 237.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.75, 1,040.64 and 237.75 is: 356.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.75 : 1,040.64 = 237.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.75/1,040.64 = 237.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.75x = 1,040.64 × 237.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.75x = 247,412.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,412.16/693.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.63

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