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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.62, 1,077.90 and 231.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.62, 1,077.90 and 231.68 is: 347.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.62 : 1,077.90 = 231.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.62/1,077.90 = 231.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.62x = 1,077.90 × 231.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.62x = 249,722.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,722.48/718.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.50

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