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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.04, 1,281.18 and 276.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.04, 1,281.18 and 276.78 is: 415.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.04 : 1,281.18 = 276.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.04/1,281.18 = 276.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.04x = 1,281.18 × 276.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.04x = 354,605.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,605.00/854.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.21

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