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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.02, 1,389.09 and 276.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.02, 1,389.09 and 276.80 is: 415.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.02 : 1,389.09 = 276.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.02/1,389.09 = 276.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.02x = 1,389.09 × 276.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.02x = 384,500.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,500.11/926.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.22

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