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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.69, 1,081.26 and 227.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.69, 1,081.26 and 227.07 is: 340.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.69 : 1,081.26 = 227.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.69/1,081.26 = 227.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.69x = 1,081.26 × 227.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.69x = 245,524.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,524.91/720.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.68

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