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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.01, 1,271.99 and 385.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.01, 1,271.99 and 385.68 is: 578.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.01 : 1,271.99 = 385.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.01/1,271.99 = 385.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.01x = 1,271.99 × 385.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.01x = 490,581.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,581.10/848.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.51

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