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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.21, 1,078.54 and 232.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.21, 1,078.54 and 232.13 is: 348.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.21 : 1,078.54 = 232.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.21/1,078.54 = 232.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.21x = 1,078.54 × 232.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.21x = 250,355.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,355.52/719.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.10

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