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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.10, 1,138.78 and 239.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.10, 1,138.78 and 239.16 is: 358.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.10 : 1,138.78 = 239.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.10/1,138.78 = 239.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.10x = 1,138.78 × 239.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.10x = 272,350.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,350.62/759.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.78

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