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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.94, 1,081.58 and 233.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.94, 1,081.58 and 233.95 is: 350.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.94 : 1,081.58 = 233.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.94/1,081.58 = 233.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.94x = 1,081.58 × 233.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.94x = 253,035.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,035.64/720.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.98

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