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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.70, 1,077.94 and 231.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.70, 1,077.94 and 231.68 is: 347.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.70 : 1,077.94 = 231.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.70/1,077.94 = 231.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.70x = 1,077.94 × 231.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.70x = 249,739.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,739.25/718.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.49

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