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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.65, 1,081.02 and 233.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.65, 1,081.02 and 233.75 is: 350.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.65 : 1,081.02 = 233.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.65/1,081.02 = 233.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.65x = 1,081.02 × 233.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.65x = 252,692.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,692.00/720.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.64

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