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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.26, 1,272.51 and 386.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.26, 1,272.51 and 386.02 is: 579.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.26 : 1,272.51 = 386.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.26/1,272.51 = 386.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.26x = 1,272.51 × 386.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.26x = 491,219.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,219.48/848.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.09

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