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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.69, 1,389.63 and 277.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.69, 1,389.63 and 277.27 is: 415.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.69 : 1,389.63 = 277.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.69/1,389.63 = 277.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.69x = 1,389.63 × 277.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.69x = 385,307.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,307.31/926.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.79

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