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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.52, 1,080.54 and 233.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.52, 1,080.54 and 233.47 is: 350.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.52 : 1,080.54 = 233.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.52/1,080.54 = 233.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.52x = 1,080.54 × 233.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.52x = 252,273.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,273.67/720.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.13

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