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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.66, 1,276.59 and 388.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.66, 1,276.59 and 388.48 is: 582.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.66 : 1,276.59 = 388.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.66/1,276.59 = 388.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.66x = 1,276.59 × 388.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.66x = 495,929.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,929.68/850.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.99

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