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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.82, 1,281.96 and 277.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.82, 1,281.96 and 277.56 is: 416.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.82 : 1,281.96 = 277.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.82/1,281.96 = 277.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.82x = 1,281.96 × 277.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.82x = 355,820.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,820.82/854.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.25

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