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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.28, 1,273.77 and 386.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.28, 1,273.77 and 386.95 is: 580.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.28 : 1,273.77 = 386.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.28/1,273.77 = 386.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.28x = 1,273.77 × 386.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.28x = 492,885.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,885.30/849.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.36

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