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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.93, 1,275.33 and 387.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.93, 1,275.33 and 387.68 is: 581.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.93 : 1,275.33 = 387.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.93/1,275.33 = 387.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.93x = 1,275.33 × 387.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.93x = 494,413.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,413.56/849.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.71

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