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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.57, 1,089.92 and 239.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.57, 1,089.92 and 239.72 is: 359.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.57 : 1,089.92 = 239.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.57/1,089.92 = 239.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.57x = 1,089.92 × 239.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.57x = 261,270.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,270.77/726.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.59

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