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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.73, 1,272.69 and 386.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.73, 1,272.69 and 386.49 is: 579.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.73 : 1,272.69 = 386.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.73/1,272.69 = 386.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.73x = 1,272.69 × 386.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.73x = 491,881.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,881.96/848.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.55

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