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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.75, 1,082.63 and 234.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.75, 1,082.63 and 234.84 is: 352.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.75 : 1,082.63 = 234.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.75/1,082.63 = 234.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.75x = 1,082.63 × 234.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.75x = 254,244.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,244.83/721.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.26

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