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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.76, 1,078 and 231.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.76, 1,078 and 231.82 is: 347.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.76 : 1,078 = 231.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.76/1,078 = 231.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.76x = 1,078 × 231.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.76x = 249,901.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,901.96/718.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.68

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