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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.56, 1,079.48 and 232.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.56, 1,079.48 and 232.76 is: 349.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.56 : 1,079.48 = 232.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.56/1,079.48 = 232.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.56x = 1,079.48 × 232.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.56x = 251,259.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,259.76/719.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.19

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