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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.78, 1,043.31 and 233.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.78, 1,043.31 and 233.39 is: 349.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.78 : 1,043.31 = 233.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.78/1,043.31 = 233.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.78x = 1,043.31 × 233.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.78x = 243,498.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,498.12/695.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.96

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