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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.89, 1,389.18 and 439.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.89, 1,389.18 and 439.02 is: 658.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.89 : 1,389.18 = 439.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.89/1,389.18 = 439.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.89x = 1,389.18 × 439.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.89x = 609,877.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,877.80/925.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.69

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