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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.90, 1,040.97 and 231.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.90, 1,040.97 and 231.55 is: 347.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.90 : 1,040.97 = 231.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.90/1,040.97 = 231.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.90x = 1,040.97 × 231.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.90x = 241,036.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,036.60/693.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.37

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