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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.25, 1,389.38 and 276.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.25, 1,389.38 and 276.98 is: 415.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.25 : 1,389.38 = 276.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.25/1,389.38 = 276.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.25x = 1,389.38 × 276.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.25x = 384,822.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,822.14/926.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.46

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