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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.80, 1,281.34 and 277.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.80, 1,281.34 and 277.24 is: 415.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.80 : 1,281.34 = 277.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.80/1,281.34 = 277.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.80x = 1,281.34 × 277.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.80x = 355,238.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,238.70/854.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.58

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