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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.25, 1,292.77 and 277.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.25, 1,292.77 and 277.07 is: 415.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.25 : 1,292.77 = 277.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.25/1,292.77 = 277.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.25x = 1,292.77 × 277.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.25x = 358,181.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,181.67/862.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.41

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