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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.46, 1,078.50 and 232.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.46, 1,078.50 and 232.17 is: 348.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.46 : 1,078.50 = 232.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.46/1,078.50 = 232.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.46x = 1,078.50 × 232.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.46x = 250,395.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,395.35/719.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.03

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