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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.99, 1,081.58 and 234.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.99, 1,081.58 and 234.14 is: 351.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.99 : 1,081.58 = 234.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.99/1,081.58 = 234.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.99x = 1,081.58 × 234.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.99x = 253,234.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,234.56/720.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.23

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