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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.39, 1,040.87 and 439.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.39, 1,040.87 and 439.46 is: 606.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.39 : 1,040.87 = 439.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.39/1,040.87 = 439.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.39x = 1,040.87 × 439.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.39x = 457,420.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,420.73/754.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.35

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