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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.57, 1,078.01 and 231.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.57, 1,078.01 and 231.61 is: 347.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.57 : 1,078.01 = 231.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.57/1,078.01 = 231.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.57x = 1,078.01 × 231.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.57x = 249,676.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,676.93/718.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.46

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