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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.14, 1,138.77 and 239.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.14, 1,138.77 and 239.20 is: 358.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.14 : 1,138.77 = 239.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.14/1,138.77 = 239.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.14x = 1,138.77 × 239.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.14x = 272,393.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,393.78/759.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.82

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