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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.84, 1,081.42 and 233.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.84, 1,081.42 and 233.89 is: 350.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.84 : 1,081.42 = 233.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.84/1,081.42 = 233.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.84x = 1,081.42 × 233.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.84x = 252,928.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,928.50/720.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.88

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