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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.69, 1,388.64 and 276.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.69, 1,388.64 and 276.43 is: 414.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.69 : 1,388.64 = 276.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.69/1,388.64 = 276.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.69x = 1,388.64 × 276.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.69x = 383,861.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,861.76/925.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.68

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