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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.07, 1,076.95 and 231.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.07, 1,076.95 and 231.00 is: 346.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.07 : 1,076.95 = 231.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.07/1,076.95 = 231.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.07x = 1,076.95 × 231.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.07x = 248,776.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,776.46/718.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.45

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