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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.10, 1,078.46 and 232.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.10, 1,078.46 and 232.02 is: 347.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.10 : 1,078.46 = 232.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.10/1,078.46 = 232.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.10x = 1,078.46 × 232.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.10x = 250,224.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,224.29/719.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.97

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