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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.83, 1,081.43 and 233.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.83, 1,081.43 and 233.93 is: 350.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.83 : 1,081.43 = 233.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.83/1,081.43 = 233.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.83x = 1,081.43 × 233.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.83x = 252,972.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,972.34/720.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.95

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