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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.09, 1,035.21 and 439.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.09, 1,035.21 and 439.59 is: 606.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.09 : 1,035.21 = 439.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.09/1,035.21 = 439.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.09x = 1,035.21 × 439.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.09x = 455,067.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,067.96/750.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.68

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