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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.84, 1,043.72 and 233.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.84, 1,043.72 and 233.66 is: 350.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.84 : 1,043.72 = 233.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.84/1,043.72 = 233.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.84x = 1,043.72 × 233.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.84x = 243,874.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,874.45/695.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.47

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