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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.61, 1,092.58 and 234.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.61, 1,092.58 and 234.92 is: 352.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.61 : 1,092.58 = 234.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.61/1,092.58 = 234.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.61x = 1,092.58 × 234.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.61x = 256,671.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,671.04/728.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.27

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