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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.60, 1,078.07 and 231.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.60, 1,078.07 and 231.64 is: 347.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.60 : 1,078.07 = 231.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.60/1,078.07 = 231.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.60x = 1,078.07 × 231.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.60x = 249,719.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,719.32/718.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.51

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