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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.94, 1,078.58 and 231.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.94, 1,078.58 and 231.95 is: 347.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.94 : 1,078.58 = 231.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.94/1,078.58 = 231.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.94x = 1,078.58 × 231.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.94x = 250,179.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,179.91/718.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.98

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