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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.50, 1,034.40 and 439

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.50, 1,034.40 and 439 is: 605.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.50 : 1,034.40 = 439 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.50/1,034.40 = 439/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.50x = 1,034.40 × 439
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.50x = 454,101.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,101.60/749.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.87

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