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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.11, 1,138.77 and 239.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.11, 1,138.77 and 239.16 is: 358.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.11 : 1,138.77 = 239.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.11/1,138.77 = 239.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.11x = 1,138.77 × 239.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.11x = 272,348.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,348.23/759.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.78

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