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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.76, 1,277.78 and 274.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.76, 1,277.78 and 274.50 is: 411.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.76 : 1,277.78 = 274.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.76/1,277.78 = 274.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.76x = 1,277.78 × 274.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.76x = 350,749.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,749.24/851.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.79

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