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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.24, 1,092.59 and 241.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.24, 1,092.59 and 241.64 is: 362.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.24 : 1,092.59 = 241.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.24/1,092.59 = 241.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.24x = 1,092.59 × 241.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.24x = 264,008.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,008.59/728.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.53

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