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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.63, 1,079.46 and 232.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.63, 1,079.46 and 232.73 is: 349.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.63 : 1,079.46 = 232.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.63/1,079.46 = 232.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.63x = 1,079.46 × 232.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.63x = 251,222.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,222.73/719.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.10

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