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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.91, 1,078.02 and 231.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.91, 1,078.02 and 231.83 is: 347.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.91 : 1,078.02 = 231.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.91/1,078.02 = 231.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.91x = 1,078.02 × 231.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.91x = 249,911.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,911.99/718.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.63

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