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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.67, 1,082.43 and 235.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.67, 1,082.43 and 235.04 is: 352.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.67 : 1,082.43 = 235.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.67/1,082.43 = 235.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.67x = 1,082.43 × 235.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.67x = 254,408.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,408.94/721.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.53

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