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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.09, 1,389.20 and 267.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.09, 1,389.20 and 267.96 is: 401.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.09 : 1,389.20 = 267.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.09/1,389.20 = 267.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.09x = 1,389.20 × 267.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.09x = 372,250.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,250.03/926.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.96

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