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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.84, 1,040.37 and 231.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.84, 1,040.37 and 231.37 is: 346.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.84 : 1,040.37 = 231.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.84/1,040.37 = 231.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.84x = 1,040.37 × 231.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.84x = 240,710.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,710.41/693.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.92

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