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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.61, 1,034.46 and 439.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.61, 1,034.46 and 439.11 is: 605.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.61 : 1,034.46 = 439.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.61/1,034.46 = 439.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.61x = 1,034.46 × 439.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.61x = 454,241.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,241.73/749.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.97

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