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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.92, 1,138.39 and 239.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.92, 1,138.39 and 239.06 is: 358.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.92 : 1,138.39 = 239.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.92/1,138.39 = 239.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.92x = 1,138.39 × 239.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.92x = 272,143.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,143.51/758.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.59

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