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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.89, 1,090.17 and 240.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.89, 1,090.17 and 240.03 is: 359.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.89 : 1,090.17 = 240.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.89/1,090.17 = 240.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.89x = 1,090.17 × 240.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.89x = 261,673.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,673.51/726.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.99

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