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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.38, 1,388.90 and 439.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.38, 1,388.90 and 439.16 is: 658.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.38 : 1,388.90 = 439.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.38/1,388.90 = 439.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.38x = 1,388.90 × 439.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.38x = 609,949.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,949.32/926.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.42

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