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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.73, 1,282.39 and 277.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.73, 1,282.39 and 277.60 is: 416.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.73 : 1,282.39 = 277.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.73/1,282.39 = 277.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.73x = 1,282.39 × 277.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.73x = 355,991.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,991.46/854.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.50

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