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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.74, 1,276.80 and 439.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.74, 1,276.80 and 439.99 is: 660.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.74 : 1,276.80 = 439.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.74/1,276.80 = 439.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.74x = 1,276.80 × 439.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.74x = 561,785.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,785.22/850.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.35

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