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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.16, 1,078.68 and 232.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.16, 1,078.68 and 232.56 is: 348.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.16 : 1,078.68 = 232.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.16/1,078.68 = 232.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.16x = 1,078.68 × 232.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.16x = 250,857.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,857.82/719.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.82

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