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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.94, 1,089.05 and 239.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.94, 1,089.05 and 239.02 is: 358.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.94 : 1,089.05 = 239.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.94/1,089.05 = 239.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.94x = 1,089.05 × 239.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.94x = 260,300.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,300.81/725.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.57

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