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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.13, 1,078.71 and 232.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.13, 1,078.71 and 232.23 is: 348.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.13 : 1,078.71 = 232.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.13/1,078.71 = 232.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.13x = 1,078.71 × 232.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.13x = 250,508.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,508.82/719.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.35

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