Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.85, 1,083 and 235.23
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 721.85, 1,083 and 235.23 is: 352.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
721.85 : 1,083 = 235.23 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
721.85/1,083 = 235.23/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
721.85x = 1,083 × 235.23 - Step 4: Simplify right side
721.85x = 254,754.09 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 254,754.09/721.85 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 352.92
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