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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.23, 1,271.41 and 385.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.23, 1,271.41 and 385.36 is: 577.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.23 : 1,271.41 = 385.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.23/1,271.41 = 385.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.23x = 1,271.41 × 385.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.23x = 489,950.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,950.56/848.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.62

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