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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.98, 1,128.01 and 239.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.98, 1,128.01 and 239.02 is: 358.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.98 : 1,128.01 = 239.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.98/1,128.01 = 239.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.98x = 1,128.01 × 239.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.98x = 269,616.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,616.95/751.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.54

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