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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.05, 1,040.44 and 439.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.05, 1,040.44 and 439.31 is: 606.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.05 : 1,040.44 = 439.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.05/1,040.44 = 439.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.05x = 1,040.44 × 439.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.05x = 457,075.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,075.70/754.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.16

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