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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.92, 1,281.12 and 276.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.92, 1,281.12 and 276.72 is: 415.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.92 : 1,281.12 = 276.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.92/1,281.12 = 276.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.92x = 1,281.12 × 276.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.92x = 354,511.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,511.53/853.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.16

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