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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.19, 1,389.30 and 439.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.19, 1,389.30 and 439.59 is: 659.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.19 : 1,389.30 = 439.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.19/1,389.30 = 439.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.19x = 1,389.30 × 439.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.19x = 610,722.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,722.39/926.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.39

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