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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.04, 1,276.08 and 388.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.04, 1,276.08 and 388.64 is: 582.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.04 : 1,276.08 = 388.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.04/1,276.08 = 388.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.04x = 1,276.08 × 388.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.04x = 495,935.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,935.73/851.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.74

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