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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.10, 1,078.61 and 232.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.10, 1,078.61 and 232.11 is: 348.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.10 : 1,078.61 = 232.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.10/1,078.61 = 232.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.10x = 1,078.61 × 232.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.10x = 250,355.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,355.01/719.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.15

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