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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.71, 1,090.10 and 239.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.71, 1,090.10 and 239.76 is: 359.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.71 : 1,090.10 = 239.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.71/1,090.10 = 239.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.71x = 1,090.10 × 239.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.71x = 261,362.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,362.98/726.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.65

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