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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.64, 1,139.06 and 239.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.64, 1,139.06 and 239.44 is: 359.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.64 : 1,139.06 = 239.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.64/1,139.06 = 239.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.64x = 1,139.06 × 239.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.64x = 272,736.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,736.53/759.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.03

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