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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.84, 1,079.76 and 232.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.84, 1,079.76 and 232.83 is: 349.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.84 : 1,079.76 = 232.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.84/1,079.76 = 232.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.84x = 1,079.76 × 232.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.84x = 251,400.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,400.52/719.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.25

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