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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.06, 1,271.10 and 385.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.06, 1,271.10 and 385.40 is: 577.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.06 : 1,271.10 = 385.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.06/1,271.10 = 385.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.06x = 1,271.10 × 385.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.06x = 489,881.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,881.94/848.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.65

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