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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.73, 1,082.39 and 234.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.73, 1,082.39 and 234.52 is: 351.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.73 : 1,082.39 = 234.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.73/1,082.39 = 234.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.73x = 1,082.39 × 234.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.73x = 253,838.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,838.22/721.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.71

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