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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.74, 1,089.98 and 239.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.74, 1,089.98 and 239.80 is: 359.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.74 : 1,089.98 = 239.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.74/1,089.98 = 239.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.74x = 1,089.98 × 239.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.74x = 261,377.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,377.20/726.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.66

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