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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.04, 1,275.41 and 439.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.04, 1,275.41 and 439.32 is: 658.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.04 : 1,275.41 = 439.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.04/1,275.41 = 439.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.04x = 1,275.41 × 439.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.04x = 560,310.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,310.92/851.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.38

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