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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.29, 1,077.62 and 231.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.29, 1,077.62 and 231.57 is: 347.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.29 : 1,077.62 = 231.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.29/1,077.62 = 231.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.29x = 1,077.62 × 231.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.29x = 249,543.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,543.31/718.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.41

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