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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.36, 1,079.09 and 232.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.36, 1,079.09 and 232.76 is: 349.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.36 : 1,079.09 = 232.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.36/1,079.09 = 232.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.36x = 1,079.09 × 232.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.36x = 251,162.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,162.43/719.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.15

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