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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.22, 1,089.24 and 239.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.22, 1,089.24 and 239.26 is: 358.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.22 : 1,089.24 = 239.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.22/1,089.24 = 239.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.22x = 1,089.24 × 239.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.22x = 260,611.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,611.56/726.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.86

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