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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.89, 1,078.19 and 231.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.89, 1,078.19 and 231.94 is: 347.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.89 : 1,078.19 = 231.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.89/1,078.19 = 231.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.89x = 1,078.19 × 231.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.89x = 250,075.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,075.39/718.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.87

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