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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.88, 1,280.56 and 276.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.88, 1,280.56 and 276.62 is: 414.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.88 : 1,280.56 = 276.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.88/1,280.56 = 276.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.88x = 1,280.56 × 276.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.88x = 354,228.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,228.51/853.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.85

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