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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.37, 1,079.16 and 232.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.37, 1,079.16 and 232.47 is: 348.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.37 : 1,079.16 = 232.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.37/1,079.16 = 232.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.37x = 1,079.16 × 232.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.37x = 250,872.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,872.33/719.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.74

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