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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.82, 1,093.23 and 241.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.82, 1,093.23 and 241.88 is: 362.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.82 : 1,093.23 = 241.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.82/1,093.23 = 241.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.82x = 1,093.23 × 241.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.82x = 264,425.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,425.01/728.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.81

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