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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.73, 1,040.14 and 439.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.73, 1,040.14 and 439.18 is: 606.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.73 : 1,040.14 = 439.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.73/1,040.14 = 439.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.73x = 1,040.14 × 439.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.73x = 456,808.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,808.69/753.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.06

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