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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.01, 1,089.02 and 239.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.01, 1,089.02 and 239.06 is: 358.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.01 : 1,089.02 = 239.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.01/1,089.02 = 239.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.01x = 1,089.02 × 239.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.01x = 260,341.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,341.12/726.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.59

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