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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.20, 1,279.80 and 276.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.20, 1,279.80 and 276.08 is: 414.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.20 : 1,279.80 = 276.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.20/1,279.80 = 276.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.20x = 1,279.80 × 276.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.20x = 353,322.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,322.60/853.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.11

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