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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.18, 1,273.98 and 387.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.18, 1,273.98 and 387.10 is: 580.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.18 : 1,273.98 = 387.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.18/1,273.98 = 387.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.18x = 1,273.98 × 387.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.18x = 493,157.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,157.66/849.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.75

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