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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.69, 1,388.77 and 276.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.69, 1,388.77 and 276.41 is: 414.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.69 : 1,388.77 = 276.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.69/1,388.77 = 276.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.69x = 1,388.77 × 276.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.69x = 383,869.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,869.92/925.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.69

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