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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.21, 1,277.10 and 441.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.21, 1,277.10 and 441.18 is: 661.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.21 : 1,277.10 = 441.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.21/1,277.10 = 441.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.21x = 1,277.10 × 441.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.21x = 563,430.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,430.98/852.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.14

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