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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.80, 1,078.17 and 231.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.80, 1,078.17 and 231.84 is: 347.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.80 : 1,078.17 = 231.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.80/1,078.17 = 231.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.80x = 1,078.17 × 231.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.80x = 249,962.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,962.93/718.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.75

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