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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.82, 1,388.72 and 276.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.82, 1,388.72 and 276.56 is: 414.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.82 : 1,388.72 = 276.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.82/1,388.72 = 276.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.82x = 1,388.72 × 276.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.82x = 384,064.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,064.40/925.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.84

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