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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.65, 1,079.63 and 232.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.65, 1,079.63 and 232.67 is: 349.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.65 : 1,079.63 = 232.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.65/1,079.63 = 232.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.65x = 1,079.63 × 232.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.65x = 251,199.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,199.92/719.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.06

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