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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.48, 1,089.90 and 239.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.48, 1,089.90 and 239.58 is: 359.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.48 : 1,089.90 = 239.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.48/1,089.90 = 239.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.48x = 1,089.90 × 239.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.48x = 261,118.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,118.24/726.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.43

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