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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.12, 1,390.08 and 439.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.12, 1,390.08 and 439.50 is: 659.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.12 : 1,390.08 = 439.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.12/1,390.08 = 439.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.12x = 1,390.08 × 439.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.12x = 610,940.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,940.16/926.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.68

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