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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.54, 1,128.77 and 239.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.54, 1,128.77 and 239.50 is: 359.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.54 : 1,128.77 = 239.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.54/1,128.77 = 239.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.54x = 1,128.77 × 239.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.54x = 270,340.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,340.42/752.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.24

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