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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.92, 1,389.97 and 440.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.92, 1,389.97 and 440.11 is: 659.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.92 : 1,389.97 = 440.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.92/1,389.97 = 440.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.92x = 1,389.97 × 440.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.92x = 611,731.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,731.65/926.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.97

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