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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.97, 1,077.75 and 231.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.97, 1,077.75 and 231.71 is: 347.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.97 : 1,077.75 = 231.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.97/1,077.75 = 231.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.97x = 1,077.75 × 231.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.97x = 249,720.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,720.06/718.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.33

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