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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.20, 1,089.18 and 239.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.20, 1,089.18 and 239.15 is: 358.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.20 : 1,089.18 = 239.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.20/1,089.18 = 239.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.20x = 1,089.18 × 239.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.20x = 260,471.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,471.95/726.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.68

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