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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.95, 1,276.74 and 388.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.95, 1,276.74 and 388.83 is: 583.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.95 : 1,276.74 = 388.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.95/1,276.74 = 388.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.95x = 1,276.74 × 388.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.95x = 496,434.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,434.81/850.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.39

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