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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.32, 1,389.78 and 277.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.32, 1,389.78 and 277.06 is: 415.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.32 : 1,389.78 = 277.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.32/1,389.78 = 277.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.32x = 1,389.78 × 277.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.32x = 385,052.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,052.45/926.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.68

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