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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.58, 1,139.37 and 239.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.58, 1,139.37 and 239.56 is: 359.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.58 : 1,139.37 = 239.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.58/1,139.37 = 239.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.58x = 1,139.37 × 239.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.58x = 272,947.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,947.48/759.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.34

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