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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.14, 1,272.41 and 386.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.14, 1,272.41 and 386.06 is: 579.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.14 : 1,272.41 = 386.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.14/1,272.41 = 386.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.14x = 1,272.41 × 386.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.14x = 491,219.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,219.76/848.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.17

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