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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.91, 1,080 and 232.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.91, 1,080 and 232.92 is: 349.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.91 : 1,080 = 232.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.91/1,080 = 232.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.91x = 1,080 × 232.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.91x = 251,553.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,553.60/719.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.42

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