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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.47, 1,080.77 and 233.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.47, 1,080.77 and 233.66 is: 350.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.47 : 1,080.77 = 233.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.47/1,080.77 = 233.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.47x = 1,080.77 × 233.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.47x = 252,526.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,526.15/720.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.50

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