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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.65, 1,277.15 and 440.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.65, 1,277.15 and 440.07 is: 660.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.65 : 1,277.15 = 440.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.65/1,277.15 = 440.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.65x = 1,277.15 × 440.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.65x = 562,033.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,033.20/850.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.71

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