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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.34, 1,041.13 and 231.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.34, 1,041.13 and 231.87 is: 347.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.34 : 1,041.13 = 231.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.34/1,041.13 = 231.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.34x = 1,041.13 × 231.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.34x = 241,405.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,405.65/694.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.68

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