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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.02, 1,273.65 and 386.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.02, 1,273.65 and 386.80 is: 580.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.02 : 1,273.65 = 386.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.02/1,273.65 = 386.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.02x = 1,273.65 × 386.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.02x = 492,647.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,647.82/849.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.25

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