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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.49, 1,078.68 and 232.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.49, 1,078.68 and 232.41 is: 348.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.49 : 1,078.68 = 232.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.49/1,078.68 = 232.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.49x = 1,078.68 × 232.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.49x = 250,696.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,696.02/719.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.44

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