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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.56, 1,388.48 and 439.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.56, 1,388.48 and 439.52 is: 658.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.56 : 1,388.48 = 439.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.56/1,388.48 = 439.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.56x = 1,388.48 × 439.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.56x = 610,264.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,264.73/926.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.63

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