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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.40, 1,043.07 and 233.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.40, 1,043.07 and 233.13 is: 349.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.40 : 1,043.07 = 233.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.40/1,043.07 = 233.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.40x = 1,043.07 × 233.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.40x = 243,170.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,170.91/695.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.68

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