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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.63, 1,089.59 and 239.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.63, 1,089.59 and 239.60 is: 359.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.63 : 1,089.59 = 239.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.63/1,089.59 = 239.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.63x = 1,089.59 × 239.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.63x = 261,059.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,059.12/726.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.27

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