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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.72, 1,089.92 and 239.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.72, 1,089.92 and 239.76 is: 359.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.72 : 1,089.92 = 239.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.72/1,089.92 = 239.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.72x = 1,089.92 × 239.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.72x = 261,319.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,319.22/726.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.59

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