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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.66, 1,092.64 and 241.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.66, 1,092.64 and 241.55 is: 362.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.66 : 1,092.64 = 241.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.66/1,092.64 = 241.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.66x = 1,092.64 × 241.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.66x = 263,925.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,925.22/728.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.21

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