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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.70, 1,034.17 and 439.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.70, 1,034.17 and 439.14 is: 605.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.70 : 1,034.17 = 439.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.70/1,034.17 = 439.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.70x = 1,034.17 × 439.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.70x = 454,145.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,145.41/749.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.77

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