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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.23, 1,389.10 and 276.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.23, 1,389.10 and 276.81 is: 415.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.23 : 1,389.10 = 276.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.23/1,389.10 = 276.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.23x = 1,389.10 × 276.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.23x = 384,516.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,516.77/926.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.14

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