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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.67, 1,081.16 and 233.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.67, 1,081.16 and 233.69 is: 350.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.67 : 1,081.16 = 233.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.67/1,081.16 = 233.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.67x = 1,081.16 × 233.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.67x = 252,649.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,649.71/720.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.58

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