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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.54, 1,080.90 and 233.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.54, 1,080.90 and 233.76 is: 350.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.54 : 1,080.90 = 233.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.54/1,080.90 = 233.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.54x = 1,080.90 × 233.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.54x = 252,671.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,671.18/720.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.67

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