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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.52, 1,388.88 and 439.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.52, 1,388.88 and 439.12 is: 658.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.52 : 1,388.88 = 439.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.52/1,388.88 = 439.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.52x = 1,388.88 × 439.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.52x = 609,884.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,884.99/925.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.96

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