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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.03, 1,138.54 and 239.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.03, 1,138.54 and 239.08 is: 358.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.03 : 1,138.54 = 239.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.03/1,138.54 = 239.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.03x = 1,138.54 × 239.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.03x = 272,196.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,196.45/759.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.61

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