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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.76, 1,045.05 and 234.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.76, 1,045.05 and 234.43 is: 351.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.76 : 1,045.05 = 234.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.76/1,045.05 = 234.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.76x = 1,045.05 × 234.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.76x = 244,991.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,991.07/696.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.61

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