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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.88, 1,388.81 and 276.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.88, 1,388.81 and 276.66 is: 414.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.88 : 1,388.81 = 276.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.88/1,388.81 = 276.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.88x = 1,388.81 × 276.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.88x = 384,228.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,228.87/925.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.99

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