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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.92, 1,041.04 and 231.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.92, 1,041.04 and 231.85 is: 347.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.92 : 1,041.04 = 231.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.92/1,041.04 = 231.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.92x = 1,041.04 × 231.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.92x = 241,366.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,366.72/693.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.83

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