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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.45, 1,389.72 and 277.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.45, 1,389.72 and 277.13 is: 415.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.45 : 1,389.72 = 277.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.45/1,389.72 = 277.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.45x = 1,389.72 × 277.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.45x = 385,127.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,127.19/926.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.70

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