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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.06, 1,389.32 and 276.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.06, 1,389.32 and 276.82 is: 415.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.06 : 1,389.32 = 276.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.06/1,389.32 = 276.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.06x = 1,389.32 × 276.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.06x = 384,586.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,586.71/926.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.29

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