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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.02, 1,275.52 and 388.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.02, 1,275.52 and 388.92 is: 582.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.02 : 1,275.52 = 388.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.02/1,275.52 = 388.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.02x = 1,275.52 × 388.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.02x = 496,075.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,075.24/851.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.92

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