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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.26, 1,092.57 and 241.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.26, 1,092.57 and 241.35 is: 362.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.26 : 1,092.57 = 241.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.26/1,092.57 = 241.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.26x = 1,092.57 × 241.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.26x = 263,691.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,691.77/728.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.08

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