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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.76, 1,281.96 and 277.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.76, 1,281.96 and 277.68 is: 416.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.76 : 1,281.96 = 277.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.76/1,281.96 = 277.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.76x = 1,281.96 × 277.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.76x = 355,974.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,974.65/854.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.46

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