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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.63, 1,389.98 and 277.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.63, 1,389.98 and 277.41 is: 416.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.63 : 1,389.98 = 277.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.63/1,389.98 = 277.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.63x = 1,389.98 × 277.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.63x = 385,594.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,594.35/926.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.13

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