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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.99, 1,079.97 and 233.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.99, 1,079.97 and 233.04 is: 349.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.99 : 1,079.97 = 233.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.99/1,079.97 = 233.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.99x = 1,079.97 × 233.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.99x = 251,675.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,675.81/719.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.56

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