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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.89, 1,040.31 and 439.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.89, 1,040.31 and 439.20 is: 606.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.89 : 1,040.31 = 439.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.89/1,040.31 = 439.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.89x = 1,040.31 × 439.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.89x = 456,904.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,904.15/753.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.06

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