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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.51, 1,089.72 and 239.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.51, 1,089.72 and 239.61 is: 359.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.51 : 1,089.72 = 239.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.51/1,089.72 = 239.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.51x = 1,089.72 × 239.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.51x = 261,107.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,107.81/726.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.40

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