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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.66, 1,041.44 and 439.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.66, 1,041.44 and 439.95 is: 607.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.66 : 1,041.44 = 439.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.66/1,041.44 = 439.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.66x = 1,041.44 × 439.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.66x = 458,181.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,181.53/754.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.14

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