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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.18, 1,275.57 and 439.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.18, 1,275.57 and 439.29 is: 658.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.18 : 1,275.57 = 439.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.18/1,275.57 = 439.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.18x = 1,275.57 × 439.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.18x = 560,345.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,345.15/851.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.32

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