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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.65, 1,082.63 and 234.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.65, 1,082.63 and 234.67 is: 352.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.65 : 1,082.63 = 234.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.65/1,082.63 = 234.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.65x = 1,082.63 × 234.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.65x = 254,060.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,060.78/721.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.06

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