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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.59, 1,089.86 and 232.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.59, 1,089.86 and 232.98 is: 349.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.59 : 1,089.86 = 232.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.59/1,089.86 = 232.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.59x = 1,089.86 × 232.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.59x = 253,920.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,920.18/726.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.47

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