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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.59, 1,039.95 and 439.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.59, 1,039.95 and 439.04 is: 605.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.59 : 1,039.95 = 439.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.59/1,039.95 = 439.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.59x = 1,039.95 × 439.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.59x = 456,574.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,574.45/753.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.87

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