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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.39, 1,388.61 and 438.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.39, 1,388.61 and 438.86 is: 657.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.39 : 1,388.61 = 438.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.39/1,388.61 = 438.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.39x = 1,388.61 × 438.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.39x = 609,398.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,398.44/926.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.82

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