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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.75, 1,282.31 and 277.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.75, 1,282.31 and 277.67 is: 416.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.75 : 1,282.31 = 277.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.75/1,282.31 = 277.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.75x = 1,282.31 × 277.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.75x = 356,059.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,059.02/854.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.57

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