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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.07, 1,089.18 and 239.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.07, 1,089.18 and 239.01 is: 358.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.07 : 1,089.18 = 239.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.07/1,089.18 = 239.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.07x = 1,089.18 × 239.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.07x = 260,324.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,324.91/726.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.54

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