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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.10, 1,040.91 and 231.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.10, 1,040.91 and 231.82 is: 347.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.10 : 1,040.91 = 231.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.10/1,040.91 = 231.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.10x = 1,040.91 × 231.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.10x = 241,303.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,303.76/694.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.65

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