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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.55, 1,080.10 and 233.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.55, 1,080.10 and 233.26 is: 349.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.55 : 1,080.10 = 233.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.55/1,080.10 = 233.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.55x = 1,080.10 × 233.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.55x = 251,944.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,944.13/720.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.66

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