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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.62, 1,080.82 and 233.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.62, 1,080.82 and 233.67 is: 350.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.62 : 1,080.82 = 233.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.62/1,080.82 = 233.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.62x = 1,080.82 × 233.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.62x = 252,555.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,555.21/720.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.47

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