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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.47, 1,089.81 and 239.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.47, 1,089.81 and 239.48 is: 359.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.47 : 1,089.81 = 239.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.47/1,089.81 = 239.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.47x = 1,089.81 × 239.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.47x = 260,982.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,982.25/726.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.25

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