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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.24, 1,275.61 and 440.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.24, 1,275.61 and 440.81 is: 659.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.24 : 1,275.61 = 440.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.24/1,275.61 = 440.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.24x = 1,275.61 × 440.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.24x = 562,301.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,301.64/852.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.79

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