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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.44, 1,082.07 and 234.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.44, 1,082.07 and 234.45 is: 351.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.44 : 1,082.07 = 234.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.44/1,082.07 = 234.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.44x = 1,082.07 × 234.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.44x = 253,691.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,691.31/721.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.65

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