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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.13, 1,076.96 and 231.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.13, 1,076.96 and 231.07 is: 346.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.13 : 1,076.96 = 231.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.13/1,076.96 = 231.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.13x = 1,076.96 × 231.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.13x = 248,853.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,853.15/718.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.53

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