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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.00, 1,040.24 and 439.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.00, 1,040.24 and 439.22 is: 605.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.00 : 1,040.24 = 439.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.00/1,040.24 = 439.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.00x = 1,040.24 × 439.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.00x = 456,897.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,897.91/754.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.97

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