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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.57, 1,077.92 and 231.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.57, 1,077.92 and 231.49 is: 347.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.57 : 1,077.92 = 231.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.57/1,077.92 = 231.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.57x = 1,077.92 × 231.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.57x = 249,521.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,521.15/718.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.25

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