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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.49, 1,271.19 and 386.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.49, 1,271.19 and 386.65 is: 579.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.49 : 1,271.19 = 386.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.49/1,271.19 = 386.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.49x = 1,271.19 × 386.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.49x = 491,513.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,513.12/848.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.28

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