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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.76, 1,093.32 and 241.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.76, 1,093.32 and 241.83 is: 362.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.76 : 1,093.32 = 241.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.76/1,093.32 = 241.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.76x = 1,093.32 × 241.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.76x = 264,397.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,397.58/728.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.80

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