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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.02, 1,274.01 and 387.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.02, 1,274.01 and 387.92 is: 581.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.02 : 1,274.01 = 387.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.02/1,274.01 = 387.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.02x = 1,274.01 × 387.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.02x = 494,213.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,213.96/850.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.41

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