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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.96, 1,078.28 and 231.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.96, 1,078.28 and 231.88 is: 347.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.96 : 1,078.28 = 231.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.96/1,078.28 = 231.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.96x = 1,078.28 × 231.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.96x = 250,029.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,029.45/718.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.77

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