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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.95, 1,089.06 and 239

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.95, 1,089.06 and 239 is: 358.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.95 : 1,089.06 = 239 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.95/1,089.06 = 239/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.95x = 1,089.06 × 239
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.95x = 260,285.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,285.34/725.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.54

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