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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.69, 1,081.01 and 233.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.69, 1,081.01 and 233.78 is: 350.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.69 : 1,081.01 = 233.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.69/1,081.01 = 233.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.69x = 1,081.01 × 233.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.69x = 252,711.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,711.94/720.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.65

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