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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.95, 1,389.61 and 439.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.95, 1,389.61 and 439.00 is: 658.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.95 : 1,389.61 = 439.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.95/1,389.61 = 439.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.95x = 1,389.61 × 439.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.95x = 610,034.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,034.22/925.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.82

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