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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.29, 1,389.62 and 439.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.29, 1,389.62 and 439.08 is: 658.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.29 : 1,389.62 = 439.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.29/1,389.62 = 439.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.29x = 1,389.62 × 439.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.29x = 610,154.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,154.35/926.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.71

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