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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.14, 1,089.19 and 239.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.14, 1,089.19 and 239.18 is: 358.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.14 : 1,089.19 = 239.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.14/1,089.19 = 239.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.14x = 1,089.19 × 239.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.14x = 260,512.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,512.46/726.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.76

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