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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.10, 1,271.07 and 385.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.10, 1,271.07 and 385.86 is: 578.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.10 : 1,271.07 = 385.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.10/1,271.07 = 385.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.10x = 1,271.07 × 385.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.10x = 490,455.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,455.07/848.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.30

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