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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719, 1,077.96 and 231.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719, 1,077.96 and 231.76 is: 347.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719 : 1,077.96 = 231.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719/1,077.96 = 231.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719x = 1,077.96 × 231.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719x = 249,828.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,828.01/719
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.47

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