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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.09, 1,089.24 and 239.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.09, 1,089.24 and 239.19 is: 358.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.09 : 1,089.24 = 239.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.09/1,089.24 = 239.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.09x = 1,089.24 × 239.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.09x = 260,535.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,535.32/726.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.82

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