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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.98, 1,093.49 and 242.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.98, 1,093.49 and 242.03 is: 363.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.98 : 1,093.49 = 242.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.98/1,093.49 = 242.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.98x = 1,093.49 × 242.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.98x = 264,657.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,657.38/728.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.05

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