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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.62, 1,082.52 and 234.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.62, 1,082.52 and 234.72 is: 352.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.62 : 1,082.52 = 234.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.62/1,082.52 = 234.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.62x = 1,082.52 × 234.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.62x = 254,089.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,089.09/721.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.11

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