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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.25, 1,275.04 and 440.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.25, 1,275.04 and 440.04 is: 659.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.25 : 1,275.04 = 440.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.25/1,275.04 = 440.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.25x = 1,275.04 × 440.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.25x = 561,068.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,068.60/851.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.11

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