Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926, 1,388.76 and 276.56
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 926, 1,388.76 and 276.56 is: 414.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
926 : 1,388.76 = 276.56 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
926/1,388.76 = 276.56/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
926x = 1,388.76 × 276.56 - Step 4: Simplify right side
926x = 384,075.47 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 384,075.47/926 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 414.77
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