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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.73, 1,079.65 and 233.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.73, 1,079.65 and 233.13 is: 349.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.73 : 1,079.65 = 233.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.73/1,079.65 = 233.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.73x = 1,079.65 × 233.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.73x = 251,698.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,698.22/719.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.71

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