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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.47, 1,387.76 and 276.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.47, 1,387.76 and 276.03 is: 413.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.47 : 1,387.76 = 276.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.47/1,387.76 = 276.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.47x = 1,387.76 × 276.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.47x = 383,062.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,062.01/925.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.91

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