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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.26, 1,040.88 and 439.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.26, 1,040.88 and 439.71 is: 606.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.26 : 1,040.88 = 439.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.26/1,040.88 = 439.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.26x = 1,040.88 × 439.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.26x = 457,681.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,681.24/754.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.80

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