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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.55, 1,079.19 and 232.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.55, 1,079.19 and 232.70 is: 349.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.55 : 1,079.19 = 232.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.55/1,079.19 = 232.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.55x = 1,079.19 × 232.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.55x = 251,122.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,122.12/719.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.00

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