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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.64, 1,080.89 and 233.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.64, 1,080.89 and 233.69 is: 350.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.64 : 1,080.89 = 233.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.64/1,080.89 = 233.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.64x = 1,080.89 × 233.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.64x = 252,592.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,592.02/720.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.51

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