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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.87, 1,043.93 and 233.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.87, 1,043.93 and 233.70 is: 350.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.87 : 1,043.93 = 233.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.87/1,043.93 = 233.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.87x = 1,043.93 × 233.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.87x = 243,963.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,963.32/695.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.59

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