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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.75, 1,390.28 and 439.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.75, 1,390.28 and 439.54 is: 659.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.75 : 1,390.28 = 439.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.75/1,390.28 = 439.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.75x = 1,390.28 × 439.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.75x = 611,080.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,080.20/926.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.38

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