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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.96, 1,389.24 and 440.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.96, 1,389.24 and 440.16 is: 659.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.96 : 1,389.24 = 440.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.96/1,389.24 = 440.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.96x = 1,389.24 × 440.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.96x = 611,487.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,487.88/926.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.67

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