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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.93, 1,276.83 and 388.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.93, 1,276.83 and 388.68 is: 583.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.93 : 1,276.83 = 388.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.93/1,276.83 = 388.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.93x = 1,276.83 × 388.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.93x = 496,278.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,278.28/850.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.22

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