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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.55, 1,041.09 and 439.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.55, 1,041.09 and 439.79 is: 606.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.55 : 1,041.09 = 439.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.55/1,041.09 = 439.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.55x = 1,041.09 × 439.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.55x = 457,860.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,860.97/754.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.80

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