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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.89, 1,045.49 and 234.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.89, 1,045.49 and 234.65 is: 352.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.89 : 1,045.49 = 234.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.89/1,045.49 = 234.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.89x = 1,045.49 × 234.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.89x = 245,326.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,326.26/696.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.03

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