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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.17, 1,276.88 and 440.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.17, 1,276.88 and 440.73 is: 660.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.17 : 1,276.88 = 440.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.17/1,276.88 = 440.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.17x = 1,276.88 × 440.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.17x = 562,757.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,757.12/852.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.39

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