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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.79, 1,088.78 and 239.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.79, 1,088.78 and 239.01 is: 358.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.79 : 1,088.78 = 239.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.79/1,088.78 = 239.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.79x = 1,088.78 × 239.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.79x = 260,228.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,228.11/725.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.54

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