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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.90, 1,277.52 and 440.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.90, 1,277.52 and 440.32 is: 661.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.90 : 1,277.52 = 440.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.90/1,277.52 = 440.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.90x = 1,277.52 × 440.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.90x = 562,517.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,517.61/850.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.09

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