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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.82, 1,082.48 and 234.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.82, 1,082.48 and 234.75 is: 352.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.82 : 1,082.48 = 234.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.82/1,082.48 = 234.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.82x = 1,082.48 × 234.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.82x = 254,112.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,112.77/721.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.04

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