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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.54, 1,274.35 and 387.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.54, 1,274.35 and 387.57 is: 581.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.54 : 1,274.35 = 387.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.54/1,274.35 = 387.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.54x = 1,274.35 × 387.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.54x = 493,899.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,899.83/849.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.37

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