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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.94, 1,040.44 and 439.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.94, 1,040.44 and 439.28 is: 606.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.94 : 1,040.44 = 439.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.94/1,040.44 = 439.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.94x = 1,040.44 × 439.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.94x = 457,044.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,044.48/753.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.21

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