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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.02, 1,040.40 and 439.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.02, 1,040.40 and 439.20 is: 606.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.02 : 1,040.40 = 439.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.02/1,040.40 = 439.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.02x = 1,040.40 × 439.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.02x = 456,943.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,943.68/754.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.01

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