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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.06, 1,389.78 and 439.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.06, 1,389.78 and 439.12 is: 659.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.06 : 1,389.78 = 439.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.06/1,389.78 = 439.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.06x = 1,389.78 × 439.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.06x = 610,272.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,272.15/926.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.00

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