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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.92, 1,138.54 and 239.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.92, 1,138.54 and 239.07 is: 358.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.92 : 1,138.54 = 239.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.92/1,138.54 = 239.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.92x = 1,138.54 × 239.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.92x = 272,188.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,188.47/758.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.65

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