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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.69, 1,078.14 and 231.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.69, 1,078.14 and 231.58 is: 347.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.69 : 1,078.14 = 231.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.69/1,078.14 = 231.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.69x = 1,078.14 × 231.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.69x = 249,675.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,675.66/718.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.40

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