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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.60, 1,387.76 and 438.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.60, 1,387.76 and 438.57 is: 656.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.60 : 1,387.76 = 438.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.60/1,387.76 = 438.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.60x = 1,387.76 × 438.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.60x = 608,627.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,627.71/926.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.84

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