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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.17, 1,081.89 and 234.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.17, 1,081.89 and 234.36 is: 351.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.17 : 1,081.89 = 234.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.17/1,081.89 = 234.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.17x = 1,081.89 × 234.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.17x = 253,551.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,551.74/721.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.58

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