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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.20, 1,271.70 and 386.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.20, 1,271.70 and 386.20 is: 579.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.20 : 1,271.70 = 386.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.20/1,271.70 = 386.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.20x = 1,271.70 × 386.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.20x = 491,130.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,130.54/848.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.03

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