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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.04, 1,040.39 and 231.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.04, 1,040.39 and 231.59 is: 347.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.04 : 1,040.39 = 231.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.04/1,040.39 = 231.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.04x = 1,040.39 × 231.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.04x = 240,938.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,938.43/694.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.15

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