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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.65, 1,077.93 and 232.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.65, 1,077.93 and 232.05 is: 348.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.65 : 1,077.93 = 232.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.65/1,077.93 = 232.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.65x = 1,077.93 × 232.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.65x = 250,133.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,133.66/718.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.06

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