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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.64, 1,079.10 and 232.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.64, 1,079.10 and 232.38 is: 348.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.64 : 1,079.10 = 232.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.64/1,079.10 = 232.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.64x = 1,079.10 × 232.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.64x = 250,761.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,761.26/719.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.45

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