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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.62, 1,082.58 and 234.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.62, 1,082.58 and 234.66 is: 352.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.62 : 1,082.58 = 234.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.62/1,082.58 = 234.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.62x = 1,082.58 × 234.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.62x = 254,038.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,038.22/721.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.04

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