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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.74, 1,093.13 and 241.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.74, 1,093.13 and 241.80 is: 362.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.74 : 1,093.13 = 241.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.74/1,093.13 = 241.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.74x = 1,093.13 × 241.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.74x = 264,318.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,318.83/728.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.71

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