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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.21, 1,389.31 and 276.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.21, 1,389.31 and 276.93 is: 415.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.21 : 1,389.31 = 276.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.21/1,389.31 = 276.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.21x = 1,389.31 × 276.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.21x = 384,741.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,741.62/926.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.39

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