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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.90, 1,280.88 and 276.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.90, 1,280.88 and 276.76 is: 415.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.90 : 1,280.88 = 276.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.90/1,280.88 = 276.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.90x = 1,280.88 × 276.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.90x = 354,496.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,496.35/853.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.15

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