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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.91, 1,390.59 and 277.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.91, 1,390.59 and 277.65 is: 416.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.91 : 1,390.59 = 277.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.91/1,390.59 = 277.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.91x = 1,390.59 × 277.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.91x = 386,097.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,097.31/926.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.54

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