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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.47, 1,082.40 and 234.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.47, 1,082.40 and 234.57 is: 351.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.47 : 1,082.40 = 234.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.47/1,082.40 = 234.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.47x = 1,082.40 × 234.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.47x = 253,898.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,898.57/721.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.92

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