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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.05, 1,076.91 and 231.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.05, 1,076.91 and 231.24 is: 346.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.05 : 1,076.91 = 231.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.05/1,076.91 = 231.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.05x = 1,076.91 × 231.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.05x = 249,024.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,024.67/718.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.81

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