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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.83, 1,079.88 and 233.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.83, 1,079.88 and 233.02 is: 349.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.83 : 1,079.88 = 233.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.83/1,079.88 = 233.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.83x = 1,079.88 × 233.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.83x = 251,633.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,633.64/719.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.57

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