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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.19, 1,092.42 and 241.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.19, 1,092.42 and 241.26 is: 361.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.19 : 1,092.42 = 241.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.19/1,092.42 = 241.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.19x = 1,092.42 × 241.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.19x = 263,557.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,557.25/728.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.93

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