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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.35, 1,089.06 and 239.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.35, 1,089.06 and 239.27 is: 358.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.35 : 1,089.06 = 239.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.35/1,089.06 = 239.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.35x = 1,089.06 × 239.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.35x = 260,573.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,573.94/726.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.75

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