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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.39, 1,389.42 and 276.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.39, 1,389.42 and 276.97 is: 415.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.39 : 1,389.42 = 276.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.39/1,389.42 = 276.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.39x = 1,389.42 × 276.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.39x = 384,827.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,827.66/926.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.41

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