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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.99, 1,270.85 and 385.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.99, 1,270.85 and 385.20 is: 577.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.99 : 1,270.85 = 385.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.99/1,270.85 = 385.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.99x = 1,270.85 × 385.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.99x = 489,531.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,531.42/847.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.28

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