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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.00, 1,040.49 and 439.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.00, 1,040.49 and 439.27 is: 606.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.00 : 1,040.49 = 439.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.00/1,040.49 = 439.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.00x = 1,040.49 × 439.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.00x = 457,053.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,053.85/754.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.18

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