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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.72, 1,040.26 and 439.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.72, 1,040.26 and 439.04 is: 605.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.72 : 1,040.26 = 439.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.72/1,040.26 = 439.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.72x = 1,040.26 × 439.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.72x = 456,709.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,709.45/753.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.94

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