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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.77, 1,093.20 and 241.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.77, 1,093.20 and 241.83 is: 362.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.77 : 1,093.20 = 241.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.77/1,093.20 = 241.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.77x = 1,093.20 × 241.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.77x = 264,368.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,368.56/728.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.76

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