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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.84, 1,282.26 and 277.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.84, 1,282.26 and 277.76 is: 416.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.84 : 1,282.26 = 277.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.84/1,282.26 = 277.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.84x = 1,282.26 × 277.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.84x = 356,160.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,160.54/854.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.64

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