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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.08, 1,282.60 and 277.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.08, 1,282.60 and 277.96 is: 416.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.08 : 1,282.60 = 277.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.08/1,282.60 = 277.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.08x = 1,282.60 × 277.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.08x = 356,511.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,511.50/855.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.93

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