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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.88, 1,035.02 and 439.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.88, 1,035.02 and 439.48 is: 606.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.88 : 1,035.02 = 439.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.88/1,035.02 = 439.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.88x = 1,035.02 × 439.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.88x = 454,870.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,870.59/749.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.59

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