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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.05, 1,080.92 and 233.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.05, 1,080.92 and 233.85 is: 350.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.05 : 1,080.92 = 233.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.05/1,080.92 = 233.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.05x = 1,080.92 × 233.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.05x = 252,771.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,771.97/721.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.56

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