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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.18, 1,089.42 and 239.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.18, 1,089.42 and 239.26 is: 358.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.18 : 1,089.42 = 239.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.18/1,089.42 = 239.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.18x = 1,089.42 × 239.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.18x = 260,654.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,654.63/726.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.94

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