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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.44, 1,034.40 and 439.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.44, 1,034.40 and 439.04 is: 605.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.44 : 1,034.40 = 439.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.44/1,034.40 = 439.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.44x = 1,034.40 × 439.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.44x = 454,142.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,142.98/749.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.98

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