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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.06, 1,078.54 and 232.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.06, 1,078.54 and 232.10 is: 348.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.06 : 1,078.54 = 232.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.06/1,078.54 = 232.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.06x = 1,078.54 × 232.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.06x = 250,329.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,329.13/719.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.13

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