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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.87, 1,090.53 and 239.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.87, 1,090.53 and 239.81 is: 359.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.87 : 1,090.53 = 239.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.87/1,090.53 = 239.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.87x = 1,090.53 × 239.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.87x = 261,514.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,514.55/726.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.78

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