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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.88, 1,281.02 and 276.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.88, 1,281.02 and 276.75 is: 415.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.88 : 1,281.02 = 276.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.88/1,281.02 = 276.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.88x = 1,281.02 × 276.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.88x = 354,520.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,520.90/853.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.19

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