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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.96, 1,277.12 and 440.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.96, 1,277.12 and 440.21 is: 660.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.96 : 1,277.12 = 440.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.96/1,277.12 = 440.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.96x = 1,277.12 × 440.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.96x = 562,205.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,205.29/850.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.67

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