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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.66, 1,090.11 and 239.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.66, 1,090.11 and 239.64 is: 359.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.66 : 1,090.11 = 239.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.66/1,090.11 = 239.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.66x = 1,090.11 × 239.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.66x = 261,233.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,233.96/726.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.50

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