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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.53, 1,041.17 and 439.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.53, 1,041.17 and 439.80 is: 606.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.53 : 1,041.17 = 439.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.53/1,041.17 = 439.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.53x = 1,041.17 × 439.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.53x = 457,906.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,906.57/754.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.88

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