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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.98, 1,280.94 and 276.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.98, 1,280.94 and 276.84 is: 415.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.98 : 1,280.94 = 276.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.98/1,280.94 = 276.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.98x = 1,280.94 × 276.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.98x = 354,615.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,615.43/853.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.25

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