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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.37, 1,277.37 and 440.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.37, 1,277.37 and 440.24 is: 660.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.37 : 1,277.37 = 440.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.37/1,277.37 = 440.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.37x = 1,277.37 × 440.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.37x = 562,352.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,352.56/851.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.53

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