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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.35, 1,389.76 and 277.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.35, 1,389.76 and 277.09 is: 415.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.35 : 1,389.76 = 277.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.35/1,389.76 = 277.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.35x = 1,389.76 × 277.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.35x = 385,088.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,088.60/926.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.71

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