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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.84, 1,093.36 and 235.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.84, 1,093.36 and 235.08 is: 352.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.84 : 1,093.36 = 235.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.84/1,093.36 = 235.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.84x = 1,093.36 × 235.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.84x = 257,027.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,027.80/728.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.65

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