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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.04, 1,388.66 and 439.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.04, 1,388.66 and 439.23 is: 658.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.04 : 1,388.66 = 439.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.04/1,388.66 = 439.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.04x = 1,388.66 × 439.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.04x = 609,938.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,938.94/926.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.65

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