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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.87, 1,279.62 and 441.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.87, 1,279.62 and 441.74 is: 662.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.87 : 1,279.62 = 441.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.87/1,279.62 = 441.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.87x = 1,279.62 × 441.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.87x = 565,259.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,259.34/852.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.77

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