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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.80, 1,389.81 and 277.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.80, 1,389.81 and 277.36 is: 415.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.80 : 1,389.81 = 277.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.80/1,389.81 = 277.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.80x = 1,389.81 × 277.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.80x = 385,477.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,477.70/926.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.92

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