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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.72, 1,093.04 and 241.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.72, 1,093.04 and 241.64 is: 362.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.72 : 1,093.04 = 241.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.72/1,093.04 = 241.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.72x = 1,093.04 × 241.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.72x = 264,122.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,122.19/728.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.45

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