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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720, 1,079.46 and 232.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720, 1,079.46 and 232.76 is: 348.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720 : 1,079.46 = 232.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720/1,079.46 = 232.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720x = 1,079.46 × 232.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720x = 251,255.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,255.11/720
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.97

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