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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.88, 1,081.20 and 233.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.88, 1,081.20 and 233.86 is: 350.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.88 : 1,081.20 = 233.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.88/1,081.20 = 233.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.88x = 1,081.20 × 233.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.88x = 252,849.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,849.43/720.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.75

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