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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.96, 1,273.28 and 386.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.96, 1,273.28 and 386.24 is: 579.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.96 : 1,273.28 = 386.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.96/1,273.28 = 386.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.96x = 1,273.28 × 386.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.96x = 491,791.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,791.67/848.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.29

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