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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.51, 1,092.72 and 241.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.51, 1,092.72 and 241.61 is: 362.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.51 : 1,092.72 = 241.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.51/1,092.72 = 241.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.51x = 1,092.72 × 241.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.51x = 264,012.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,012.08/728.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.40

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