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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.13, 1,128.37 and 239.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.13, 1,128.37 and 239.13 is: 358.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.13 : 1,128.37 = 239.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.13/1,128.37 = 239.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.13x = 1,128.37 × 239.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.13x = 269,827.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,827.12/752.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.75

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