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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.72, 1,139.66 and 239.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.72, 1,139.66 and 239.74 is: 359.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.72 : 1,139.66 = 239.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.72/1,139.66 = 239.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.72x = 1,139.66 × 239.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.72x = 273,222.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,222.09/759.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.64

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