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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.92, 1,390.08 and 439.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.92, 1,390.08 and 439.20 is: 659.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.92 : 1,390.08 = 439.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.92/1,390.08 = 439.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.92x = 1,390.08 × 439.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.92x = 610,523.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,523.14/925.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.37

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