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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.07, 1,389.01 and 276.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.07, 1,389.01 and 276.81 is: 415.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.07 : 1,389.01 = 276.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.07/1,389.01 = 276.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.07x = 1,389.01 × 276.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.07x = 384,491.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,491.86/926.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.19

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