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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.26, 1,389.40 and 439.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.26, 1,389.40 and 439.36 is: 659.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.26 : 1,389.40 = 439.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.26/1,389.40 = 439.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.26x = 1,389.40 × 439.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.26x = 610,446.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,446.78/926.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.04

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