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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.79, 1,390.05 and 277.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.79, 1,390.05 and 277.44 is: 416.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.79 : 1,390.05 = 277.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.79/1,390.05 = 277.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.79x = 1,390.05 × 277.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.79x = 385,655.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,655.47/926.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.12

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