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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.14, 1,273.82 and 387.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.14, 1,273.82 and 387.02 is: 580.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.14 : 1,273.82 = 387.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.14/1,273.82 = 387.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.14x = 1,273.82 × 387.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.14x = 492,993.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,993.82/849.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.58

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