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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.81, 1,093.22 and 241.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.81, 1,093.22 and 241.73 is: 362.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.81 : 1,093.22 = 241.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.81/1,093.22 = 241.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.81x = 1,093.22 × 241.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.81x = 264,262.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,262.86/728.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.60

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