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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.29, 1,389.65 and 277.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.29, 1,389.65 and 277.04 is: 415.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.29 : 1,389.65 = 277.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.29/1,389.65 = 277.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.29x = 1,389.65 × 277.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.29x = 384,988.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,988.64/926.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.62

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