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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.55, 1,090.02 and 239.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.55, 1,090.02 and 239.94 is: 359.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.55 : 1,090.02 = 239.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.55/1,090.02 = 239.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.55x = 1,090.02 × 239.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.55x = 261,540.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,540.30/726.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.98

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