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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.06, 1,128.11 and 239.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.06, 1,128.11 and 239.06 is: 358.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.06 : 1,128.11 = 239.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.06/1,128.11 = 239.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.06x = 1,128.11 × 239.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.06x = 269,687.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,687.60/752.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.60

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