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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.32, 1,041.19 and 439.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.32, 1,041.19 and 439.66 is: 606.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.32 : 1,041.19 = 439.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.32/1,041.19 = 439.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.32x = 1,041.19 × 439.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.32x = 457,765.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,765.89/754.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.86

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