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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.91, 1,282.56 and 277.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.91, 1,282.56 and 277.78 is: 416.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.91 : 1,282.56 = 277.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.91/1,282.56 = 277.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.91x = 1,282.56 × 277.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.91x = 356,269.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,269.52/854.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.73

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