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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.07, 1,078.67 and 231.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.07, 1,078.67 and 231.99 is: 348.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.07 : 1,078.67 = 231.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.07/1,078.67 = 231.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.07x = 1,078.67 × 231.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.07x = 250,234.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,234.10/719.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.00

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