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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.12, 1,389.48 and 439.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.12, 1,389.48 and 439.24 is: 659.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.12 : 1,389.48 = 439.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.12/1,389.48 = 439.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.12x = 1,389.48 × 439.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.12x = 610,315.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,315.20/926.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.00

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