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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.48, 1,139.13 and 239.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.48, 1,139.13 and 239.46 is: 359.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.48 : 1,139.13 = 239.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.48/1,139.13 = 239.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.48x = 1,139.13 × 239.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.48x = 272,776.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,776.07/759.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.16

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