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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.68, 1,277.82 and 440.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.68, 1,277.82 and 440.79 is: 660.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.68 : 1,277.82 = 440.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.68/1,277.82 = 440.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.68x = 1,277.82 × 440.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.68x = 563,250.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,250.28/852.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.57

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