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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.59, 1,077.99 and 231.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.59, 1,077.99 and 231.66 is: 347.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.59 : 1,077.99 = 231.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.59/1,077.99 = 231.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.59x = 1,077.99 × 231.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.59x = 249,727.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,727.16/718.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.52

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