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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.90, 1,139.84 and 239.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.90, 1,139.84 and 239.88 is: 359.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.90 : 1,139.84 = 239.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.90/1,139.84 = 239.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.90x = 1,139.84 × 239.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.90x = 273,424.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,424.82/759.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.82

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