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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853, 1,279.50 and 275.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853, 1,279.50 and 275.86 is: 413.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853 : 1,279.50 = 275.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853/1,279.50 = 275.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853x = 1,279.50 × 275.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853x = 352,962.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,962.87/853
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.79

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