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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.57, 1,089.86 and 240.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.57, 1,089.86 and 240.17 is: 360.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.57 : 1,089.86 = 240.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.57/1,089.86 = 240.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.57x = 1,089.86 × 240.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.57x = 261,745.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,745.03/726.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.25

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