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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.36, 1,089.76 and 239.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.36, 1,089.76 and 239.76 is: 359.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.36 : 1,089.76 = 239.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.36/1,089.76 = 239.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.36x = 1,089.76 × 239.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.36x = 261,280.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,280.86/726.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.71

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