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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.99, 1,083.06 and 234.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.99, 1,083.06 and 234.93 is: 352.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.99 : 1,083.06 = 234.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.99/1,083.06 = 234.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.99x = 1,083.06 × 234.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.99x = 254,443.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,443.29/721.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.42

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