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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.67, 1,041.26 and 439.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.67, 1,041.26 and 439.74 is: 606.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.67 : 1,041.26 = 439.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.67/1,041.26 = 439.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.67x = 1,041.26 × 439.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.67x = 457,883.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,883.67/754.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.73

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