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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.84, 1,093.08 and 241.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.84, 1,093.08 and 241.76 is: 362.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.84 : 1,093.08 = 241.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.84/1,093.08 = 241.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.84x = 1,093.08 × 241.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.84x = 264,263.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,263.02/728.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.58

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