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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.88, 1,389.24 and 439.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.88, 1,389.24 and 439.28 is: 659.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.88 : 1,389.24 = 439.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.88/1,389.24 = 439.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.88x = 1,389.24 × 439.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.88x = 610,265.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,265.35/925.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.12

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