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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.87, 1,082.96 and 234.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.87, 1,082.96 and 234.91 is: 352.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.87 : 1,082.96 = 234.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.87/1,082.96 = 234.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.87x = 1,082.96 × 234.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.87x = 254,391.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,391.54/721.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.41

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