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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.99, 1,093.49 and 241.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.99, 1,093.49 and 241.93 is: 362.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.99 : 1,093.49 = 241.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.99/1,093.49 = 241.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.99x = 1,093.49 × 241.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.99x = 264,546.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,546.83/728.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.90

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