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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.77, 1,088.79 and 239.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.77, 1,088.79 and 239.16 is: 358.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.77 : 1,088.79 = 239.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.77/1,088.79 = 239.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.77x = 1,088.79 × 239.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.77x = 260,395.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,395.02/725.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.79

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