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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.88, 1,276.35 and 440.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.88, 1,276.35 and 440.81 is: 661.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.88 : 1,276.35 = 440.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.88/1,276.35 = 440.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.88x = 1,276.35 × 440.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.88x = 562,627.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,627.84/850.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.23

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