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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.19, 1,389.02 and 276.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.19, 1,389.02 and 276.93 is: 415.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.19 : 1,389.02 = 276.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.19/1,389.02 = 276.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.19x = 1,389.02 × 276.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.19x = 384,659.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,659.92/926.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.31

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