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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.03, 1,138.62 and 239.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.03, 1,138.62 and 239.04 is: 358.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.03 : 1,138.62 = 239.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.03/1,138.62 = 239.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.03x = 1,138.62 × 239.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.03x = 272,174.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,174.53/759.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.58

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