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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.80, 1,273.20 and 387.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.80, 1,273.20 and 387.10 is: 580.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.80 : 1,273.20 = 387.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.80/1,273.20 = 387.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.80x = 1,273.20 × 387.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.80x = 492,855.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,855.72/848.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.65

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