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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.78, 1,040.20 and 439.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.78, 1,040.20 and 439.23 is: 606.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.78 : 1,040.20 = 439.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.78/1,040.20 = 439.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.78x = 1,040.20 × 439.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.78x = 456,887.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,887.05/753.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.13

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