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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.36, 1,389.84 and 439.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.36, 1,389.84 and 439.42 is: 659.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.36 : 1,389.84 = 439.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.36/1,389.84 = 439.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.36x = 1,389.84 × 439.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.36x = 610,723.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,723.49/926.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.27

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