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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.32, 1,388.57 and 439.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.32, 1,388.57 and 439.71 is: 659.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.32 : 1,388.57 = 439.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.32/1,388.57 = 439.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.32x = 1,388.57 × 439.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.32x = 610,573.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,573.60/926.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.14

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