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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.89, 1,390.12 and 268.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.89, 1,390.12 and 268.76 is: 403.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.89 : 1,390.12 = 268.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.89/1,390.12 = 268.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.89x = 1,390.12 × 268.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.89x = 373,608.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,608.65/926.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.08

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