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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.55, 1,041.25 and 439.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.55, 1,041.25 and 439.83 is: 606.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.55 : 1,041.25 = 439.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.55/1,041.25 = 439.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.55x = 1,041.25 × 439.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.55x = 457,971.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,971.89/754.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.95

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