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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.54, 1,281.93 and 277.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.54, 1,281.93 and 277.22 is: 415.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.54 : 1,281.93 = 277.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.54/1,281.93 = 277.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.54x = 1,281.93 × 277.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.54x = 355,376.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,376.63/854.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.87

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