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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.92, 1,389.29 and 438.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.92, 1,389.29 and 438.91 is: 658.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.92 : 1,389.29 = 438.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.92/1,389.29 = 438.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.92x = 1,389.29 × 438.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.92x = 609,767.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,767.61/925.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.55

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