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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.92, 1,045.40 and 234.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.92, 1,045.40 and 234.69 is: 352.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.92 : 1,045.40 = 234.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.92/1,045.40 = 234.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.92x = 1,045.40 × 234.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.92x = 245,343.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,343.75/696.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.04

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