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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.07, 1,274.81 and 389.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.07, 1,274.81 and 389.24 is: 583.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.07 : 1,274.81 = 389.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.07/1,274.81 = 389.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.07x = 1,274.81 × 389.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.07x = 496,199.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,199.45/851.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.03

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