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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.29, 1,041.12 and 439.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.29, 1,041.12 and 439.63 is: 606.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.29 : 1,041.12 = 439.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.29/1,041.12 = 439.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.29x = 1,041.12 × 439.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.29x = 457,704.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,704.98/754.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.80

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