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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.94, 1,040.25 and 439.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.94, 1,040.25 and 439.12 is: 605.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.94 : 1,040.25 = 439.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.94/1,040.25 = 439.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.94x = 1,040.25 × 439.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.94x = 456,794.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,794.58/753.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.88

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