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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.69, 1,275.79 and 388.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.69, 1,275.79 and 388.23 is: 582.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.69 : 1,275.79 = 388.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.69/1,275.79 = 388.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.69x = 1,275.79 × 388.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.69x = 495,299.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,299.95/850.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.23

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