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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.56, 1,390.29 and 439.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.56, 1,390.29 and 439.03 is: 658.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.56 : 1,390.29 = 439.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.56/1,390.29 = 439.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.56x = 1,390.29 × 439.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.56x = 610,379.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,379.02/926.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.76

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