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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.04, 1,388.99 and 276.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.04, 1,388.99 and 276.78 is: 415.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.04 : 1,388.99 = 276.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.04/1,388.99 = 276.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.04x = 1,388.99 × 276.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.04x = 384,443.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,443.27/926.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.15

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