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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.43, 1,081.91 and 234.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.43, 1,081.91 and 234.36 is: 351.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.43 : 1,081.91 = 234.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.43/1,081.91 = 234.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.43x = 1,081.91 × 234.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.43x = 253,555.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,555.26/721.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.46

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