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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.93, 1,080.95 and 233.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.93, 1,080.95 and 233.73 is: 350.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.93 : 1,080.95 = 233.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.93/1,080.95 = 233.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.93x = 1,080.95 × 233.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.93x = 252,649.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,649.27/720.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.45

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