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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.05, 1,078.57 and 232.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.05, 1,078.57 and 232.44 is: 348.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.05 : 1,078.57 = 232.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.05/1,078.57 = 232.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.05x = 1,078.57 × 232.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.05x = 250,702.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,702.81/719.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.66

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