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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.40, 1,041.08 and 439.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.40, 1,041.08 and 439.68 is: 606.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.40 : 1,041.08 = 439.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.40/1,041.08 = 439.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.40x = 1,041.08 × 439.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.40x = 457,742.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,742.05/754.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.76

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