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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.87, 1,081.46 and 233.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.87, 1,081.46 and 233.91 is: 350.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.87 : 1,081.46 = 233.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.87/1,081.46 = 233.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.87x = 1,081.46 × 233.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.87x = 252,964.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,964.31/720.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.92

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