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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.52, 1,082.04 and 234.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.52, 1,082.04 and 234.47 is: 351.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.52 : 1,082.04 = 234.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.52/1,082.04 = 234.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.52x = 1,082.04 × 234.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.52x = 253,705.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,705.92/721.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.63

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