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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.75, 1,272.01 and 385.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.75, 1,272.01 and 385.65 is: 578.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.75 : 1,272.01 = 385.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.75/1,272.01 = 385.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.75x = 1,272.01 × 385.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.75x = 490,548.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,548.73/847.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.65

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