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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.58, 1,089.87 and 239.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.58, 1,089.87 and 239.68 is: 359.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.58 : 1,089.87 = 239.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.58/1,089.87 = 239.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.58x = 1,089.87 × 239.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.58x = 261,220.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,220.04/726.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.52

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