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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.85, 1,082.52 and 234.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.85, 1,082.52 and 234.74 is: 352.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.85 : 1,082.52 = 234.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.85/1,082.52 = 234.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.85x = 1,082.52 × 234.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.85x = 254,110.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,110.74/721.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.03

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