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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.99, 1,040.19 and 439.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.99, 1,040.19 and 439.20 is: 605.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.99 : 1,040.19 = 439.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.99/1,040.19 = 439.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.99x = 1,040.19 × 439.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.99x = 456,851.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,851.45/753.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.91

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