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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.66, 1,079.22 and 232.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.66, 1,079.22 and 232.58 is: 348.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.66 : 1,079.22 = 232.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.66/1,079.22 = 232.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.66x = 1,079.22 × 232.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.66x = 251,004.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,004.99/719.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.78

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