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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.92, 1,275.48 and 439.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.92, 1,275.48 and 439.62 is: 658.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.92 : 1,275.48 = 439.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.92/1,275.48 = 439.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.92x = 1,275.48 × 439.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.92x = 560,726.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,726.52/850.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.97

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