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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.08, 1,389.22 and 439.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.08, 1,389.22 and 439.28 is: 658.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.08 : 1,389.22 = 439.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.08/1,389.22 = 439.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.08x = 1,389.22 × 439.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.08x = 610,256.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,256.56/926.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.97

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