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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.59, 1,092.21 and 241.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.59, 1,092.21 and 241.53 is: 362.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.59 : 1,092.21 = 241.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.59/1,092.21 = 241.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.59x = 1,092.21 × 241.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.59x = 263,801.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,801.48/728.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.07

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