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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.78, 1,273.61 and 386.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.78, 1,273.61 and 386.50 is: 579.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.78 : 1,273.61 = 386.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.78/1,273.61 = 386.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.78x = 1,273.61 × 386.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.78x = 492,248.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,248.33/848.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.95

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