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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.28, 1,040.58 and 439.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.28, 1,040.58 and 439.44 is: 606.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.28 : 1,040.58 = 439.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.28/1,040.58 = 439.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.28x = 1,040.58 × 439.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.28x = 457,272.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,272.48/754.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.24

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