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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.02, 1,034.52 and 439.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.02, 1,034.52 and 439.52 is: 606.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.02 : 1,034.52 = 439.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.02/1,034.52 = 439.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.02x = 1,034.52 × 439.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.02x = 454,692.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,692.23/750.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.24

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