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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.94, 1,389.90 and 439.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.94, 1,389.90 and 439.71 is: 659.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.94 : 1,389.90 = 439.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.94/1,389.90 = 439.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.94x = 1,389.90 × 439.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.94x = 611,152.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,152.93/926.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.32

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