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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.50, 1,041.12 and 439.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.50, 1,041.12 and 439.83 is: 606.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.50 : 1,041.12 = 439.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.50/1,041.12 = 439.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.50x = 1,041.12 × 439.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.50x = 457,915.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,915.81/754.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.91

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