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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.61, 1,388.42 and 439.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.61, 1,388.42 and 439.01 is: 658.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.61 : 1,388.42 = 439.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.61/1,388.42 = 439.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.61x = 1,388.42 × 439.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.61x = 609,521.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,521.13/925.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.51

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