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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.33, 1,139.22 and 239.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.33, 1,139.22 and 239.31 is: 359.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.33 : 1,139.22 = 239.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.33/1,139.22 = 239.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.33x = 1,139.22 × 239.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.33x = 272,626.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,626.74/759.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.04

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