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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.76, 1,093.30 and 235.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.76, 1,093.30 and 235.16 is: 352.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.76 : 1,093.30 = 235.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.76/1,093.30 = 235.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.76x = 1,093.30 × 235.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.76x = 257,101.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,101.55/728.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.80

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