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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.74, 1,078.02 and 231.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.74, 1,078.02 and 231.74 is: 347.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.74 : 1,078.02 = 231.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.74/1,078.02 = 231.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.74x = 1,078.02 × 231.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.74x = 249,820.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,820.35/718.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.58

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