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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.90, 1,040.34 and 439.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.90, 1,040.34 and 439.15 is: 606.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.90 : 1,040.34 = 439.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.90/1,040.34 = 439.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.90x = 1,040.34 × 439.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.90x = 456,857.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,857.91/753.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.00

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