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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.98, 1,080.14 and 233.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.98, 1,080.14 and 233.03 is: 349.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.98 : 1,080.14 = 233.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.98/1,080.14 = 233.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.98x = 1,080.14 × 233.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.98x = 251,709.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,709.53/719.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.61

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