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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.88, 1,081.12 and 233.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.88, 1,081.12 and 233.84 is: 350.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.88 : 1,081.12 = 233.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.88/1,081.12 = 233.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.88x = 1,081.12 × 233.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.88x = 252,809.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,809.10/720.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.70

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