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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.98, 1,389.15 and 276.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.98, 1,389.15 and 276.78 is: 415.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.98 : 1,389.15 = 276.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.98/1,389.15 = 276.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.98x = 1,389.15 × 276.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.98x = 384,488.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,488.94/925.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.22

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