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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.62, 1,079.33 and 232.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.62, 1,079.33 and 232.67 is: 348.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.62 : 1,079.33 = 232.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.62/1,079.33 = 232.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.62x = 1,079.33 × 232.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.62x = 251,129.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,129.25/719.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.98

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