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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.65, 1,040.15 and 439.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.65, 1,040.15 and 439.10 is: 606.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.65 : 1,040.15 = 439.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.65/1,040.15 = 439.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.65x = 1,040.15 × 439.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.65x = 456,733.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,733.56/753.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.03

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