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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.77, 1,093.12 and 241.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.77, 1,093.12 and 241.79 is: 362.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.77 : 1,093.12 = 241.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.77/1,093.12 = 241.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.77x = 1,093.12 × 241.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.77x = 264,300.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,300.09/728.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.66

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