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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.48, 1,389.84 and 277.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.48, 1,389.84 and 277.16 is: 415.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.48 : 1,389.84 = 277.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.48/1,389.84 = 277.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.48x = 1,389.84 × 277.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.48x = 385,208.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,208.05/926.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.78

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