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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.02, 1,272.11 and 386.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.02, 1,272.11 and 386.02 is: 579.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.02 : 1,272.11 = 386.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.02/1,272.11 = 386.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.02x = 1,272.11 × 386.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.02x = 491,059.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,059.90/848.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.07

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