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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.65, 1,277.92 and 441.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.65, 1,277.92 and 441.55 is: 661.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.65 : 1,277.92 = 441.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.65/1,277.92 = 441.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.65x = 1,277.92 × 441.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.65x = 564,256.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,256.98/852.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.77

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