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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.20, 1,034.86 and 439.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.20, 1,034.86 and 439.64 is: 606.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.20 : 1,034.86 = 439.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.20/1,034.86 = 439.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.20x = 1,034.86 × 439.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.20x = 454,965.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,965.85/750.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.46

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