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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.30, 1,389.06 and 276.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.30, 1,389.06 and 276.86 is: 415.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.30 : 1,389.06 = 276.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.30/1,389.06 = 276.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.30x = 1,389.06 × 276.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.30x = 384,575.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,575.15/926.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.17

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