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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.63, 1,077.83 and 231.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.63, 1,077.83 and 231.62 is: 347.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.63 : 1,077.83 = 231.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.63/1,077.83 = 231.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.63x = 1,077.83 × 231.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.63x = 249,642.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,642.17/718.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.39

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