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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.70, 1,082.55 and 228.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.70, 1,082.55 and 228.08 is: 342.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.70 : 1,082.55 = 228.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.70/1,082.55 = 228.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.70x = 1,082.55 × 228.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.70x = 246,908.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,908.00/721.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.12

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