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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.85, 1,388.86 and 276.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.85, 1,388.86 and 276.62 is: 414.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.85 : 1,388.86 = 276.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.85/1,388.86 = 276.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.85x = 1,388.86 × 276.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.85x = 384,178.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,178.82/925.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.95

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