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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.60, 1,274.87 and 387.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.60, 1,274.87 and 387.75 is: 581.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.60 : 1,274.87 = 387.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.60/1,274.87 = 387.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.60x = 1,274.87 × 387.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.60x = 494,330.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,330.84/850.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.16

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