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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.82, 1,389.96 and 277.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.82, 1,389.96 and 277.38 is: 415.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.82 : 1,389.96 = 277.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.82/1,389.96 = 277.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.82x = 1,389.96 × 277.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.82x = 385,547.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,547.10/926.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.99

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