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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.91, 1,276.40 and 440.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.91, 1,276.40 and 440.85 is: 661.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.91 : 1,276.40 = 440.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.91/1,276.40 = 440.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.91x = 1,276.40 × 440.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.91x = 562,692.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,692.35/850.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.28

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