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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.02, 1,388.96 and 438.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.02, 1,388.96 and 438.94 is: 658.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.02 : 1,388.96 = 438.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.02/1,388.96 = 438.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.02x = 1,388.96 × 438.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.02x = 609,670.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,670.10/926.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.38

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