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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.95, 1,389.15 and 276.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.95, 1,389.15 and 276.69 is: 415.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.95 : 1,389.15 = 276.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.95/1,389.15 = 276.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.95x = 1,389.15 × 276.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.95x = 384,363.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,363.91/925.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.10

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