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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.82, 1,046.88 and 235.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.82, 1,046.88 and 235.62 is: 353.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.82 : 1,046.88 = 235.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.82/1,046.88 = 235.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.82x = 1,046.88 × 235.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.82x = 246,665.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,665.87/697.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.48

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