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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.92, 1,277.50 and 442.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.92, 1,277.50 and 442.46 is: 662.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.92 : 1,277.50 = 442.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.92/1,277.50 = 442.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.92x = 1,277.50 × 442.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.92x = 565,242.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,242.65/852.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.71

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