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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.39, 1,078.83 and 232.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.39, 1,078.83 and 232.32 is: 348.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.39 : 1,078.83 = 232.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.39/1,078.83 = 232.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.39x = 1,078.83 × 232.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.39x = 250,633.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,633.79/719.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.40

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