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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726, 1,089.14 and 238.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726, 1,089.14 and 238.95 is: 358.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726 : 1,089.14 = 238.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726/1,089.14 = 238.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726x = 1,089.14 × 238.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726x = 260,248.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,248.81/726
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.47

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