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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.52, 1,388.62 and 438.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.52, 1,388.62 and 438.60 is: 657.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.52 : 1,388.62 = 438.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.52/1,388.62 = 438.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.52x = 1,388.62 × 438.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.52x = 609,048.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,048.73/926.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.35

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