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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.86, 1,043.75 and 233.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.86, 1,043.75 and 233.65 is: 350.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.86 : 1,043.75 = 233.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.86/1,043.75 = 233.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.86x = 1,043.75 × 233.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.86x = 243,874.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,874.08/695.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.47

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