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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.63, 1,274.57 and 387.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.63, 1,274.57 and 387.53 is: 581.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.63 : 1,274.57 = 387.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.63/1,274.57 = 387.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.63x = 1,274.57 × 387.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.63x = 493,925.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,925.80/849.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.34

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