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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.82, 1,078.38 and 231.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.82, 1,078.38 and 231.87 is: 347.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.82 : 1,078.38 = 231.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.82/1,078.38 = 231.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.82x = 1,078.38 × 231.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.82x = 250,043.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,043.97/718.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.86

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