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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.74, 1,282.26 and 269.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.74, 1,282.26 and 269.74 is: 404.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.74 : 1,282.26 = 269.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.74/1,282.26 = 269.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.74x = 1,282.26 × 269.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.74x = 345,876.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,876.81/854.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.66

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