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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.12, 1,388.46 and 438.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.12, 1,388.46 and 438.86 is: 657.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.12 : 1,388.46 = 438.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.12/1,388.46 = 438.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.12x = 1,388.46 × 438.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.12x = 609,339.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,339.56/926.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.95

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