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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.46, 1,389.51 and 277.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.46, 1,389.51 and 277.05 is: 415.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.46 : 1,389.51 = 277.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.46/1,389.51 = 277.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.46x = 1,389.51 × 277.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.46x = 384,963.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,963.75/926.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.52

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