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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.54, 1,281.84 and 277.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.54, 1,281.84 and 277.42 is: 416.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.54 : 1,281.84 = 277.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.54/1,281.84 = 277.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.54x = 1,281.84 × 277.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.54x = 355,608.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,608.05/854.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.14

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