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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.07, 1,282.59 and 277.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.07, 1,282.59 and 277.95 is: 416.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.07 : 1,282.59 = 277.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.07/1,282.59 = 277.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.07x = 1,282.59 × 277.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.07x = 356,489.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,489.48/855.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.91

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