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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.79, 1,077.50 and 231.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.79, 1,077.50 and 231.51 is: 347.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.79 : 1,077.50 = 231.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.79/1,077.50 = 231.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.79x = 1,077.50 × 231.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.79x = 249,450.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,450.87/718.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.05

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