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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.54, 1,389.77 and 277.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.54, 1,389.77 and 277.25 is: 415.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.54 : 1,389.77 = 277.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.54/1,389.77 = 277.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.54x = 1,389.77 × 277.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.54x = 385,312.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,312.35/926.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.86

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