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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.91, 1,081.35 and 233.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.91, 1,081.35 and 233.98 is: 350.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.91 : 1,081.35 = 233.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.91/1,081.35 = 233.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.91x = 1,081.35 × 233.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.91x = 253,014.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,014.27/720.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.97

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