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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.90, 1,090.40 and 239.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.90, 1,090.40 and 239.95 is: 359.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.90 : 1,090.40 = 239.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.90/1,090.40 = 239.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.90x = 1,090.40 × 239.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.90x = 261,641.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,641.48/726.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.94

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