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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.45, 1,092.67 and 241.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.45, 1,092.67 and 241.53 is: 362.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.45 : 1,092.67 = 241.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.45/1,092.67 = 241.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.45x = 1,092.67 × 241.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.45x = 263,914.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,914.71/728.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.30

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