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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.97, 1,282.34 and 277.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.97, 1,282.34 and 277.77 is: 416.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.97 : 1,282.34 = 277.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.97/1,282.34 = 277.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.97x = 1,282.34 × 277.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.97x = 356,194.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,194.19/854.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.62

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