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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.10, 1,282.74 and 277.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.10, 1,282.74 and 277.84 is: 416.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.10 : 1,282.74 = 277.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.10/1,282.74 = 277.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.10x = 1,282.74 × 277.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.10x = 356,396.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,396.48/855.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.79

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