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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.32, 1,041.08 and 439.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.32, 1,041.08 and 439.64 is: 606.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.32 : 1,041.08 = 439.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.32/1,041.08 = 439.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.32x = 1,041.08 × 439.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.32x = 457,693.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,693.01/754.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.76

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