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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.75, 1,034.66 and 439.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.75, 1,034.66 and 439.43 is: 606.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.75 : 1,034.66 = 439.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.75/1,034.66 = 439.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.75x = 1,034.66 × 439.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.75x = 454,658.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,658.45/749.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.41

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