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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.02, 1,092.20 and 241.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.02, 1,092.20 and 241.07 is: 361.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.02 : 1,092.20 = 241.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.02/1,092.20 = 241.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.02x = 1,092.20 × 241.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.02x = 263,293.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,293.06/728.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.66

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