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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.38, 1,277.43 and 440.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.38, 1,277.43 and 440.81 is: 661.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.38 : 1,277.43 = 440.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.38/1,277.43 = 440.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.38x = 1,277.43 × 440.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.38x = 563,097.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,097.53/851.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.40

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