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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.26, 1,046.29 and 439.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.26, 1,046.29 and 439.11 is: 605.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.26 : 1,046.29 = 439.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.26/1,046.29 = 439.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.26x = 1,046.29 × 439.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.26x = 459,436.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,436.40/758.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.91

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