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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.05, 1,389.09 and 276.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.05, 1,389.09 and 276.85 is: 415.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.05 : 1,389.09 = 276.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.05/1,389.09 = 276.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.05x = 1,389.09 × 276.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.05x = 384,569.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,569.57/926.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.28

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