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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.06, 1,277.40 and 441.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.06, 1,277.40 and 441.32 is: 661.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.06 : 1,277.40 = 441.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.06/1,277.40 = 441.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.06x = 1,277.40 × 441.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.06x = 563,735.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,735.78/852.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.62

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