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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.63, 1,081.05 and 233.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.63, 1,081.05 and 233.58 is: 350.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.63 : 1,081.05 = 233.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.63/1,081.05 = 233.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.63x = 1,081.05 × 233.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.63x = 252,510.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,510.49/720.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.40

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