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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.92, 1,093.11 and 241.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.92, 1,093.11 and 241.84 is: 362.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.92 : 1,093.11 = 241.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.92/1,093.11 = 241.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.92x = 1,093.11 × 241.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.92x = 264,357.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,357.72/728.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.67

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