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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.10, 1,388.43 and 439.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.10, 1,388.43 and 439.74 is: 659.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.10 : 1,388.43 = 439.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.10/1,388.43 = 439.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.10x = 1,388.43 × 439.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.10x = 610,548.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,548.21/926.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.27

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