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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.27, 1,034.85 and 439.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.27, 1,034.85 and 439.77 is: 606.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.27 : 1,034.85 = 439.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.27/1,034.85 = 439.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.27x = 1,034.85 × 439.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.27x = 455,095.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,095.98/750.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.58

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