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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.64, 1,272.66 and 386.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.64, 1,272.66 and 386.02 is: 578.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.64 : 1,272.66 = 386.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.64/1,272.66 = 386.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.64x = 1,272.66 × 386.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.64x = 491,272.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,272.21/848.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.89

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