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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.45, 1,271.95 and 386.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.45, 1,271.95 and 386.06 is: 578.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.45 : 1,271.95 = 386.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.45/1,271.95 = 386.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.45x = 1,271.95 × 386.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.45x = 491,047.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,047.09/848.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.76

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