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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.46, 1,080.79 and 233.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.46, 1,080.79 and 233.35 is: 350.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.46 : 1,080.79 = 233.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.46/1,080.79 = 233.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.46x = 1,080.79 × 233.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.46x = 252,199.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,199.06/720.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.05

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