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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.64, 1,090.01 and 239.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.64, 1,090.01 and 239.70 is: 359.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.64 : 1,090.01 = 239.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.64/1,090.01 = 239.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.64x = 1,090.01 × 239.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.64x = 261,272.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,272.67/726.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.56

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