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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.04, 1,088.75 and 239.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.04, 1,088.75 and 239.00 is: 358.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.04 : 1,088.75 = 239.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.04/1,088.75 = 239.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.04x = 1,088.75 × 239.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.04x = 260,206.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,206.40/726.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.39

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