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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.89, 1,139.82 and 239.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.89, 1,139.82 and 239.92 is: 359.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.89 : 1,139.82 = 239.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.89/1,139.82 = 239.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.89x = 1,139.82 × 239.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.89x = 273,462.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,462.76/759.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.87

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