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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.31, 1,089.10 and 239.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.31, 1,089.10 and 239.19 is: 358.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.31 : 1,089.10 = 239.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.31/1,089.10 = 239.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.31x = 1,089.10 × 239.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.31x = 260,500.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,500.63/726.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.67

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