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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.08, 1,274.76 and 387.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.08, 1,274.76 and 387.84 is: 581.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.08 : 1,274.76 = 387.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.08/1,274.76 = 387.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.08x = 1,274.76 × 387.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.08x = 494,402.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,402.92/850.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.60

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