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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.92, 1,390.14 and 277.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.92, 1,390.14 and 277.54 is: 416.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.92 : 1,390.14 = 277.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.92/1,390.14 = 277.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.92x = 1,390.14 × 277.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.92x = 385,819.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,819.46/926.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.24

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