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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.16, 1,035.21 and 439.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.16, 1,035.21 and 439.66 is: 606.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.16 : 1,035.21 = 439.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.16/1,035.21 = 439.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.16x = 1,035.21 × 439.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.16x = 455,140.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,140.43/750.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.72

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