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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.68, 1,079.22 and 232.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.68, 1,079.22 and 232.60 is: 348.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.68 : 1,079.22 = 232.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.68/1,079.22 = 232.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.68x = 1,079.22 × 232.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.68x = 251,026.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,026.57/719.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.80

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