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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.95, 1,040.47 and 439.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.95, 1,040.47 and 439.40 is: 606.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.95 : 1,040.47 = 439.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.95/1,040.47 = 439.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.95x = 1,040.47 × 439.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.95x = 457,184.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,184.02/753.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.38

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