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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.06, 1,045.72 and 234.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.06, 1,045.72 and 234.89 is: 352.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.06 : 1,045.72 = 234.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.06/1,045.72 = 234.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.06x = 1,045.72 × 234.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.06x = 245,622.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,622.77/697.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.37

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