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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.88, 1,388.82 and 277.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.88, 1,388.82 and 277.12 is: 415.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.88 : 1,388.82 = 277.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.88/1,388.82 = 277.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.88x = 1,388.82 × 277.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.88x = 384,869.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,869.80/925.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.68

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