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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.96, 1,129.39 and 239.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.96, 1,129.39 and 239.96 is: 359.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.96 : 1,129.39 = 239.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.96/1,129.39 = 239.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.96x = 1,129.39 × 239.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.96x = 271,008.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,008.42/752.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.92

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