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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.52, 1,041.46 and 439.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.52, 1,041.46 and 439.86 is: 607.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.52 : 1,041.46 = 439.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.52/1,041.46 = 439.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.52x = 1,041.46 × 439.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.52x = 458,099.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,099.40/754.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.14

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