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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.08, 1,128.12 and 239.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.08, 1,128.12 and 239.12 is: 358.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.08 : 1,128.12 = 239.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.08/1,128.12 = 239.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.08x = 1,128.12 × 239.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.08x = 269,756.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,756.05/752.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.68

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