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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.92, 1,389.44 and 439.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.92, 1,389.44 and 439.02 is: 658.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.92 : 1,389.44 = 439.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.92/1,389.44 = 439.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.92x = 1,389.44 × 439.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.92x = 609,991.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,991.95/925.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.80

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