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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.91, 1,040.65 and 231.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.91, 1,040.65 and 231.57 is: 347.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.91 : 1,040.65 = 231.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.91/1,040.65 = 231.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.91x = 1,040.65 × 231.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.91x = 240,983.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,983.32/693.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.28

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