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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.35, 1,040.95 and 439.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.35, 1,040.95 and 439.60 is: 606.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.35 : 1,040.95 = 439.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.35/1,040.95 = 439.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.35x = 1,040.95 × 439.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.35x = 457,598.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,598.74/754.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.62

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