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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.82, 1,275.27 and 439.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.82, 1,275.27 and 439.98 is: 658.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.82 : 1,275.27 = 439.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.82/1,275.27 = 439.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.82x = 1,275.27 × 439.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.82x = 561,093.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,093.29/851.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.70

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