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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.02, 1,272.15 and 385.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.02, 1,272.15 and 385.80 is: 578.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.02 : 1,272.15 = 385.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.02/1,272.15 = 385.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.02x = 1,272.15 × 385.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.02x = 490,795.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,795.47/848.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.75

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