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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.55, 1,277.15 and 441.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.55, 1,277.15 and 441.95 is: 662.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.55 : 1,277.15 = 441.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.55/1,277.15 = 441.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.55x = 1,277.15 × 441.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.55x = 564,439.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,439.08/852.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.06

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