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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.58, 1,089.60 and 239.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.58, 1,089.60 and 239.50 is: 359.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.58 : 1,089.60 = 239.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.58/1,089.60 = 239.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.58x = 1,089.60 × 239.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.58x = 260,959.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,959.20/726.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.16

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