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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.61, 1,092.60 and 241.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.61, 1,092.60 and 241.54 is: 362.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.61 : 1,092.60 = 241.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.61/1,092.60 = 241.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.61x = 1,092.60 × 241.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.61x = 263,906.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,906.60/728.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.21

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