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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.54, 1,089.42 and 239.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.54, 1,089.42 and 239.46 is: 359.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.54 : 1,089.42 = 239.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.54/1,089.42 = 239.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.54x = 1,089.42 × 239.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.54x = 260,872.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,872.51/726.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.06

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